Guest Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 (edited) Thirteenth California-in-England Reunion. Friends of Speedway are pleased to announce the date of the above reunion to be held on Sunday 14th October 2018 from 11am to 4pm at the Country Park, Nine Mile Ride, Finchampstead, Wokingham, Berks, RG40 4HT, where the speedway took place. There is an hourly bus service, number 3B from either Reading or Bracknell Rail Stations and stops at the entrance to the park. All are welcome to attend and bring any memorabilia that you may have or of interest to others. Details from Stu Towner on 020 8397 6599 or 07860 135939 or stutowner@rocketmail.com Edited September 20, 2018 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sommelier Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 On 9/10/2018 at 4:23 PM, gustix said: Thirteenth California-in-England Reunion. Friends of Speedway are pleased to announce the date of the above reunion to be held on Sunday 14th October 2018 from 11am to 4pm at the Country Park, Nine Mile Ride, Finchampstead, Wokingham, Berks, RG40 4HT, where the speedway took place. There is an hourly bus service, number 3B from either Reading or Bracknell Rail Stations and stops at the entrance to the park. All are welcome to attend and bring any memorabilia that you may have or of interest to others. Details from Stu Towner on 020 8397 6599 or 07860 135939 or stutowner@rocketmail.com Thanks to the DEFUNCT SPEEDWAY TRACKS website here's a look at some previous California Speedway Reunions. http://www.defunctspeedway.co.uk/California%20in%20England%20Speedway.htm Hi John I always go to the California Reunion, would be most helpful if you know what ex-riders will be attending, just so it gives me time to sort photos off John Somerville, many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 California-in-England previous reunions: update Link http://www.defunctspeedway.co.uk/California in England Speedway.htm#California_Reunions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 (edited) On 9/10/2018 at 4:23 PM, gustix said: Thirteenth California-in-England Reunion. Friends of Speedway are pleased to announce the date of the above reunion to be held on Sunday 14th October 2018 from 11am to 4pm at the Country Park, Nine Mile Ride, Finchampstead, Wokingham, Berks, RG40 4HT, where the speedway took place. There is an hourly bus service, number 3B from either Reading or Bracknell Rail Stations and stops at the entrance to the park. All are welcome to attend and bring any memorabilia that you may have or of interest to others. Details from Stu Towner on 020 8397 6599 or 07860 135939 or stutowner@rocketmail.com Here's the BBC Weather forecast for Sunday: click on Sunday for the details. It looks good as the day progresses. https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/0/2649445 Edited October 11, 2018 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 An updated weather forecast for Sunday, October 14, 2018:www.bbc.co.uk/weather/0/2649445 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stutowner Posted October 14, 2018 Report Share Posted October 14, 2018 The 13th California-in-England Speedway Reunion Despite all that the weather gods threw at us, the hardy band of supporters who attended didn't have their spirits dampened at all and although wet, all who were there enjoyed themselves. The Friends of Speedway stall was set up in readiness to do business but was kept covered for much of the day to save damaging their wares. When it stopped raining for the first time people appeared from their cars and vans and bikes were unloaded. With a line-up of a dozen or more machines some of these were started which bought even more folk out to see what was going on. Some were even standing behind the un-silenced machines to savour not only the sound but the smell of Methanol mixed with Castrol R oil - pure heaven. Unfortunately, due to the inclement weather no former riders attended this time. It was remarked on that 13 is my lucky number and race number but didn't work well for the weather! One attendee, Andy Flack turned up on his father's old BSA combination with a JAP speedway bike on the side of it. His father, Arthur, had raced there back in the 1950s. He also rode for Oxford and Rye House in the late 1930s early 1940s. A presentation was made to Laura, (Miss Strimmer 2017/18) for her hard efforts in helping with track undergrowth management. Our thanks to all who attended and left home in terrible conditions to be there. Your presence was very much appreciated. Stu Towner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 14, 2018 Report Share Posted October 14, 2018 25 minutes ago, stutowner said: The 13th California-in-England Speedway Reunion Despite all that the weather gods threw at us, the hardy band of supporters who attended didn't have their spirits dampened at all and although wet, all who were there enjoyed themselves. The Friends of Speedway stall was set up in readiness to do business but was kept covered for much of the day to save damaging their wares. When it stopped raining for the first time people appeared from their cars and vans and bikes were unloaded. With a line-up of a dozen or more machines some of these were started which bought even more folk out to see what was going on. Some were even standing behind the un-silenced machines to savour not only the sound but the smell of Methanol mixed with Castrol R oil - pure heaven. Unfortunately, due to the inclement weather no former riders attended this time. It was remarked on that 13 is my lucky number and race number but didn't work well for the weather! One attendee, Andy Flack turned up on his father's old BSA combination with a JAP speedway bike on the side of it. His father, Arthur, had raced there back in the 1950s. He also rode for Oxford and Rye House in the late 1930s early 1940s. A presentation was made to Laura, (Miss Strimmer 2017/18) for her hard efforts in helping with track undergrowth management. Our thanks to all who attended and left home in terrible conditions to be there. Your presence was very much appreciated. Stu Towner Photos from the event can be viewed at http://londonspeedways.proboards.com/thread/2017/california-dreaming?page=1&scrollTo=6349 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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