Sotonian Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 From Trials Guru website: Dave Gatenby, former Teeside Tigers speedway star and trials rider died suddenly as a result of a heart attack on Wednesday 1st June, 2016. He started his riding career in speedway before opening a motorcycle business as Dave Gatenby Motorcycles selling machines and accessories based at Yarm Road, Darlington, supporting many local competitors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 (edited) Sad news. I remember him riding for Sunderland (1972?) and for Halifax occasionally. RIP Edited June 3, 2016 by steve roberts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 (edited) I am very shocked by this. I watched Dave at Sunderland. I saw him develop in to a very fine Rider both for Sunderland and for Halifax. He suffered a broken leg and was not the same Rider afterwards. He was a nice friendly person who will be missed. Thanks for the memories Dave. My sincere condolences to his Family and friends. May he Rest in Peace. Edited June 3, 2016 by The White Knight 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frigbo Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 (edited) Sad news. Rememeber seeing Dave for Halifax in 74-75. Edited June 3, 2016 by frigbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 R.I.P. Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 RIP Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wessex Wanderer Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 Very sad. R.I.P. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarletrider Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 Shocked and saddened by the news. Dave started as a raw novice for the Sunderland Stars in 1971 and quickly progressed to became a heat leader by 1973. A likeable and pleasant lad, a true "Star" for Sunderland Speedway. Fondly remembered by all Sunderland speedway supporters, and thanks for the memories. Rest In Peace Dave. Bob and Molly Ferry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBBATH Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 Very sorry to hear this- do any forumlanders know old was Dave at the time of his sad passing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frigbo Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 (edited) Very sorry to hear this- do any forumlanders know old was Dave at the time of his sad passing?Would have been 66 next Saturday. Edited June 4, 2016 by frigbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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