Terry Posted August 18, 2018 Report Share Posted August 18, 2018 RIP Ronnie Moore, a sporting legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmauger Posted August 18, 2018 Report Share Posted August 18, 2018 Sadly I never saw Mirac ride, but Ronnie Moore was a legend for sure. RIP.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinkox Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 Class act. Always great team riding with Cyril Maidment at Wimbledon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckford Boy Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 I think that the remark made by Ronnie's old Promoter at Wimbledon,the late Ronnie Greene,said everything.As a rider and a Gentleman Ronnie Moore is second to none.We won't see the likes of Mirac again,but as one lucky enough to meet him and see him ride I feel honoured. RIP Ronnie, Condolences to your family at this sad time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25yearfan Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 One of the greatest riders I've ever seen in my lengthy speedway watching time! Although he obviously done very well in speedway if Ronnie Moore would of had Ivan Maugers dedication and professionalism he'd of eclipsed Maugers achievements! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 That was part of Ronnie's charm. It wasn't win at all costs for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiheke1 Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 RIP. True kiwi speedway legend and alltime great. One of the riders I wish I had been born early enough to see ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1944 Posted August 20, 2018 Report Share Posted August 20, 2018 Remember seeing him ride when Wimbledon visited Norwich, respected and well-liked rider. Very sad to hear this sad news, he was 85 and had apparently been suffering from lung cancer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waytogo28 Posted August 20, 2018 Report Share Posted August 20, 2018 On 8/18/2018 at 5:35 PM, Chris116 said: It is a very sad reflection on the sport in this country that both the BSPA and SCB websites have ignored this news. I too remember him at Norwich and at Wimbledon when I was foolish enough to criss-cross the country to watch the cream of the action. One of the best riders I have seen in 60+ years of supporting speedway racing. The fact that the BSPA and SCB websites seem to have ignored his passing tells us much about what is wrong with how the sport is run nowadays. Certainly not being run by gentlemen, nor gentle men and women. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted August 20, 2018 Report Share Posted August 20, 2018 On the brilliant Wimbledon DVD there is some great footage of Ronnie beating Ivan in one race it looked like he had eyes in the back of his head.He countered every Ivan move and his track craft was second to none he is certainly in a top 20 of the greatest ever speedway riders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ommer Mon Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 It's rare that you can call a speedway rider graceful but that smooth style of his, letting the bike do all the work, was a joy to see, especially at Plough Lane. I recall him winning a race at Cradley in a ridiculously slow time with his bike popping and banging for nearly all four laps but his skill was such that nobody could get past him. RIP Ronnie. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovalman Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 (edited) Remember him riding for The Dons when I supported them mid-late 60s, legend. R.I.P. Edited August 21, 2018 by auntie doris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tocha Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 (edited) On 8/21/2018 at 4:45 PM, auntie doris said: Remember him riding for The Dons when I supported them mid-late 60s, legend. R.I.P. R.I.P. and in a sad coincidence he and fellow team mate, Bob Dugard with whom he rode in 1969 and 1970 both died within a week of each other. Other Dons of the same era but since passed away include Cyril Maidment, (Slim) Jim Tebby, and Garry Middleton. Edited August 23, 2018 by tocha missed out a word 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Central Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 (edited) Brilliant multi-page tribute to Ronnie Moore in today's Speedway Star. The (older) writers have really come in to their own in the last few weeks and months when they have had to cover the deaths of such big names in the Sport. They clearly write from great knowledge and personal experience that hasbeen wonderful to read; despite the tragic circumstances. Puts some of the modern articles on up to date issues that, all too often, do little more than regurgitate press releases into the shade. And the brilliant cover photo of Ronnie is just as stunning as the earlier one of Ivan ... Just great. Edited August 23, 2018 by Grand Central 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 16 minutes ago, Grand Central said: Brilliant multi-page tribute to Ronnie Moore in today's Speedway Star. The (older) writers have really come in to their own in the last few weeks and months when they have had to cover the deaths of such big names in the Sport. They clearly write from great knowledge and personal experience that hasbeen wonderful to read; despite the tragic circumstances. Puts some of the modern articles on up to date issues that, all too often, do little more than regurgitate press releases into the shade. And the brilliant cover photo of Ronnie is just as stunning as the earlier one of Ivan ... Just great. THANKS for the comment although, naturally, would prefer not to have to go down that road. Always struck in old photos, like the one of Ronnie above, how the handlebars of their day differ from the modern bike. In years gone by riders travelling by air to meetings across Europe would often take their handlebars with them as hand luggage. Wouldn't get away with that now! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 Such a shame that Tony Mac was unable to interview Ronnie before his sad parting. Would have made a great read in the 'Classic' Speedway magazine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 20 hours ago, PHILIPRISING said: THANKS for the comment although, naturally, would prefer not to have to go down that road. Always struck in old photos, like the one of Ronnie above, how the handlebars of their day differ from the modern bike. In years gone by riders travelling by air to meetings across Europe would often take their handlebars with them as hand luggage. Wouldn't get away with that now! A great tribute by the speedway star i have the original front picture photo a brilliant shot is it a 1969 shot or 68 Phil.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 11 hours ago, Sidney the robin said: A great tribute by the speedway star i have the original front picture photo a brilliant shot is it a 1969 shot or 68 Phil.? WILL get back to you on that ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 2 hours ago, PHILIPRISING said: WILL get back to you on that ... Oh come on, Phil!!! Ronnie didn't come back until 1969!!! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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