johnyson66 Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 (edited) My all time favorite rider was the brilliant Kelly Moran of the USA, he was just magic on a speedway bike so smooth it was effortless, I would have picked K Carter but didn't for obvious reasons , my favorite Tiger or Bear is and I'm going to pick 2 because I can't split them Bruce Forrester is first just always remember thexactly red and white scarf tied round his neck and he was our no1 when I first started going , and then Mark Courtney just super smooth on the bike and made it look so easy, was going to pick Berie Collier or Budgie but didn't for obvious reasons Edited October 5, 2019 by johnyson66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 5 minutes ago, johnyson66 said: My all time favorite rider was the brilliant Kelly Morgan of the USA, he was just magic on a speedway bike so smooth it was effortless, I would have picked K Carter but didn't for obvious reasons , my favorite Tiger or Bear is and I'm going to pick 2 because I can't split them Bruce Forrester is first just always remember thexactly red and white scarf tied round his neck and he was our no1 when I first started going , and then Mark Courteney just super smooth on the bike and made it look so easy, was going to pick Bernice Collier or Budgie but didn't for obvious reasons You might wish to go over your spelling of some of these names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnyson66 Posted October 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 3 minutes ago, foamfence said: You might wish to go over your spelling of some of these names. As long as you know who I'm talking about it wouldn't worry about it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnyson66 Posted October 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 5 minutes ago, foamfence said: You might wish to go over your spelling of some of these names. Is that better ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, johnyson66 said: Is that better ? Yes. Edited October 5, 2019 by foamfence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliss44 Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 Memories from being a kid at Coventry I would say Nigel Boocock and in more recent times it would have to be Billy Janirro -- not for his success as a number 1 (which he never was) but just loved the way he took no nonsense (with the assistance of his elbows). Master bonus point rider 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudtobeaBrummie Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 Been i am Birmingham Brummies supporter and in my 30s in have only been watching speedway live and supporting a team regularly since 2006 . 14 seasons so unfortunately i can not go back as far as some of you guys for favourite riders .Although i have seen us compete in in 3 divisions in that short period of time.So my favourite Brummies rider to watch has been Ben Barker (before i knew about his off track antics) but was great to watch . Favourite ever is Tai Woffinden 3 times world champion... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnyson66 Posted October 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 (edited) 12 minutes ago, ProudtobeaBrummie said: Been i am Birmingham Brummies supporter and in my 30s in have only been watching speedway live and supporting a team regularly since 2006 . 14 seasons so unfortunately i can not go back as far as some of you guys for favourite riders .Although i have seen us compete in in 3 divisions in that short period of time.So my favourite Brummies rider to watch has been Ben Barker (before i knew about his off track antics) but was great to watch . Favourite ever is Tai Woffinden 3 times world champion... No right or wrong suggestion all speedway fans have their favorites from all eras , I like Barker myself as he is a 100 percenter , it doesn't have to be the best or a world title winner it's who we all enjoy watching or gets the adrenaline pumping , love Woofy myself considering what he's dealt with in his life also a great loss to speedway Darcy Ward was a great rider and future world champion Edited October 5, 2019 by johnyson66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 26 minutes ago, ProudtobeaBrummie said: Been i am Birmingham Brummies supporter and in my 30s in have only been watching speedway live and supporting a team regularly since 2006 . 14 seasons so unfortunately i can not go back as far as some of you guys for favourite riders .Although i have seen us compete in in 3 divisions in that short period of time.So my favourite Brummies rider to watch has been Ben Barker (before i knew about his off track antics) but was great to watch . Favourite ever is Tai Woffinden 3 times world champion... Intrigued to know about his 'off-track' antics? Remember him as a junior riding for Oxford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 (edited) 20 minutes ago, steve roberts said: Intrigued to know about his 'off-track' antics? Hmmmm... How long have you got? Of course, I wasn't able to personally witness things, but I know a number of forum members have... Steve Edited October 5, 2019 by chunky 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 What I do know that there was one particular incident (at Cardiff, I'm sure) when he was there as a spectator... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliss44 Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 3 minutes ago, chunky said: What I do know that there was one particular incident (at Cardiff, I'm sure) when he was there as a spectator... Yes I remember his bad behavior.I think he went through an ''arrogant'' stage as did Bomber following his GP win in 2007. Fortunately they have both had reality checks since realising they are best concentrating on ''bread and butter'' speedway and will never be world champions. I enjoy their racing all the more for it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 Didn't he gamble all his bike money away a few seasons back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 5 minutes ago, Baldyman said: Didn't he gamble all his bike money away a few seasons back I believe he was using David Wallinger's engines at Redcar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 Jim Airey - Sunderland 'Saints' 1964. Graem Smith - Sunderland 'Stars' 1972/73. Jack Millen. Sunderland 'Stars' 1972/73. Just my favourite Riders for my Club - Sunderland of blesséd memory. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnyson66 Posted October 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 15 minutes ago, The White Knight said: Jim Airey - Sunderland 'Saints' 1964. Graem Smith - Sunderland 'Stars' 1972/73. Jack Millen. Sunderland 'Stars' 1972/73. Just my favourite Riders for my Club - Sunderland of blesséd memory. Or as the opposition knew him Millen the villian, yeah hard rider and do you know I looked him up earlier and never knew he died in 1978 , car accident but he had fuel in the car that caught fire , aye the good old days , remember seeing him ride and everyone booing him at Cleveland park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 53 minutes ago, johnyson66 said: Or as the opposition knew him Millen the villian, yeah hard rider and do you know I looked him up earlier and never knew he died in 1978 , car accident but he had fuel in the car that caught fire , aye the good old days , remember seeing him ride and everyone booing him at Cleveland park Sad indeed...however he was well thought of by many. John Davis had good things to say about him for one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSC67 Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 41 minutes ago, steve roberts said: Sad indeed...however he was well thought of by many. John Davis had good things to say about him for one. It's a pity there aren't a few riders like Jack around today , he maybe didn't ride for long at Berwick but he still has cult status. Len Silver also said great things about him in his book 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinh88 Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 Grigorij Laguta - great rider, but got a two year ban for an excessive creatine comsumption. Sad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, fliss44 said: Memories from being a kid at Coventry I would say Nigel Boocock and in more recent times it would have to be Billy Janirro -- not for his success as a number 1 (which he never was) but just loved the way he took no nonsense (with the assistance of his elbows). Master bonus point rider Remember when Nicki Pedersen took him and the other Coventry rider off like skittles in one move? Billy wasn't very happy. Edited October 5, 2019 by Gemini 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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