TonyMac Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 BACKTRACK Our sister publication specialising on speedway in the 70s & 80s pays in-depth tribute to IVAN MAUGER 48 full colour pages dedicated to the man we believe was The Greatest ISSUE 86 (MAY-JUNE, 2018) WHEN the sad news reached us that Ivan Mauger had died in a Gold Coast nursing home, aged 78, on April 16, 2018, we decided there and then that issue of Backtrack would be devoted entirely to the memory of the man we recognise as the greatest-ever speedway rider. The special commemorative collectors' edition is packed with tributes from many of his biggest friends and rivals, including Ronnie Moore, Barry Briggs, Ole Olsen, Peter Collins and Anders Michanek, plus Bruce Penhall, Hans Nielsen and many others. We hear from Guy Allott and Gordon Stobbs, two key members of Ivan's mechanical support team. Supporters from all over the globe also share their personal memories of the great man, who played a very influential role in winning league championships with Newcastle, Belle Vue (three) and Exeter before leading Hull to their best-ever top tier season. For the statistically minded, we have the Mauger Timeline, Ivan's British League season-by-season career record, from 1965 to 1984, as well as his 'British Track Tour', listing every UK venue at which he rode (excluding training schools). Drawing on his past interviews in the magazine, we reproduce some of Ivan's thoughts on key subjects that affected his time in the game. Martin Rogers and Tony Mac offer their personal take on the man who changed the face of speedway forever. Our coverage of Ivan's funeral includes comments of appreciation from Ivan's three children. ------------------------------------ To order this single edition for £4.00 (plus £2 P&P if ordering from overseas), or subscribe for a year for £22 (UK), £29 (Europe & Ireland) or £37 (Rest of World), visit www.retro-speedway.com or phone 01708 734 502. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 5 hours ago, tmc said: BACKTRACK Our sister publication specialising on speedway in the 70s & 80s pays in-depth tribute to IVAN MAUGER 48 full colour pages dedicated to the man we believe was The Greatest ISSUE 86 (MAY-JUNE, 2018) WHEN the sad news reached us that Ivan Mauger had died in a Gold Coast nursing home, aged 78, on April 16, 2018, we decided there and then that issue of Backtrack would be devoted entirely to the memory of the man we recognise as the greatest-ever speedway rider. The special commemorative collectors' edition is packed with tributes from many of his biggest friends and rivals, including Ronnie Moore, Barry Briggs, Ole Olsen, Peter Collins and Anders Michanek, plus Bruce Penhall, Hans Nielsen and many others. We hear from Guy Allott and Gordon Stobbs, two key members of Ivan's mechanical support team. Supporters from all over the globe also share their personal memories of the great man, who played a very influential role in winning league championships with Newcastle, Belle Vue (three) and Exeter before leading Hull to their best-ever top tier season. For the statistically minded, we have the Mauger Timeline, Ivan's British League season-by-season career record, from 1965 to 1984, as well as his 'British Track Tour', listing every UK venue at which he rode (excluding training schools). Drawing on his past interviews in the magazine, we reproduce some of Ivan's thoughts on key subjects that affected his time in the game. Martin Rogers and Tony Mac offer their personal take on the man who changed the face of speedway forever. Our coverage of Ivan's funeral includes comments of appreciation from Ivan's three children. ------------------------------------ To order this single edition for £4.00 (plus £2 P&P if ordering from overseas), or subscribe for a year for £22 (UK), £29 (Europe & Ireland) or £37 (Rest of World), visit www.retro-speedway.com or phone 01708 734 502. Just received my copy...a great issue to a great man. Well done to all those involved in getting the publication out at such short notice, 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 Have just received my copy of BackTrack. I can only say what a wonderful tribute to arguably the Greatest Speedway Rider ever. Congratulations on a tremendous effort, a 'must' for all Speedway Fans in my opinion. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyMac Posted May 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 Thank you, Steve and Ian. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 Got my copy yesterday. Again I have to echo the sentiments of Steve and TWK, it is a superb publication. Well done to the Backtrack team! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry1603 Posted May 26, 2018 Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 I must have read the latest Backtrack at least ten times cover to cover, trying to find the odd thing I hadn't seen before. A brilliant tribute to a brilliant rider and human being. Thanks to all concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmauger Posted May 27, 2018 Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 Another very good issue, only just managed to finish it. It must have interesting and at the same time extremely difficult due to the timing, but a great tribute to the great man.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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