Guest Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 I know that the much respected Stenners Speedway Annual was first published in 1946. Was the last one in 1953 or 1954? When Stenners ceased the Speedway World magazine created the Five Star Speedway Annual - I am not certain of its years of publication. They would have been in the mid-1950s. When Five Stars ceased, the Speedway Star brought its Speedway Digest out for three years - I think 1959,1960 and 1961? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BL65 Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 45 minutes ago, gustix said: I know that the much respected Stenners Speedway Annual was first published in 1946. Was the last one in 1953 or 1954? When Stenners ceased the Speedway World magazine created the Five Star Speedway Annual - I am not certain of its years of publication. They would have been in the mid-1950s. When Five Stars ceased, the Speedway Star brought its Speedway Digest out for three years - I think 1959,1960 and 1961? Stenners Speedway Annual 1946 to 1954 Fivestar Speedway Annual 1956 to 1963 (although I am not sure that it was published every year - I have issues from 1956, 1957, 1960, 1961 and 1963) Speedway Star Digest 1961 to 1963 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 1 hour ago, BL65 said: Fivestar Speedway Annual 1956 to 1963 (although I am not sure that it was published every year - I have issues from 1956, 1957, 1960, 1961 and 1963) Same as me. I don't think there were any in 1958 and 1959. There was also the People's Guide 1947 to 49; Lennon's Annual 1946-7 and Astoria's 1953 to 1958. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BL65 Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 11 minutes ago, norbold said: Same as me. I don't think there were any in 1958 and 1959. There was also the People's Guide 1947 to 49; Lennon's Annual 1946-7 and Astoria's 1953 to 1958. From the same era the Evening World (Bristol) published a speedway annual between 1948 and 1951 at least. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 14 minutes ago, norbold said: Same as me. I don't think there were any in 1958 and 1959. There was also the People's Guide 1947 to 49; Lennon's Annual 1946-7 and Astoria's 1953 to 1958. One of the biggest regrets of my life was that years ago (I was still a kid) my parents got rid of a load of speedway books, magazines, and programmes. I managed to acquire a fair amount of magazines and progs myself (but nowhere near what we had), but I was never able to replace the Stenner's and Astorias annuals. I so wish I still had them... The one thing I do treasure is my copy of Thrilling the Million. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 6 hours ago, chunky said: One of the biggest regrets of my life was that years ago (I was still a kid) my parents got rid of a load of speedway books, magazines, and programmes. I managed to acquire a fair amount of magazines and progs myself (but nowhere near what we had), but I was never able to replace the Stenner's and Astorias annuals. I so wish I still had them... The one thing I do treasure is my copy of Thrilling the Million. Steve I deeply regret selling my thousands of programmes (some quite rare) before I re-located. I gave away my books but have managed to replace some via ebay at resonable prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, steve roberts said: I deeply regret selling my thousands of programmes (some quite rare) before I re-located. I gave away my books but have managed to replace some via ebay at resonable prices. About 10 years ago I dumped in waste paper a collection made over many years of the 'Speedway News', 'Speedway World', 'Speedway Gazette'. 'Speedway Reporter', 'Speedway Star' and 'Speedway Mail' and various foreign speedway related magazines. They were accompanied by many speedway programmes. Other than claiming their ownership I never ever referred to them. I also sold off on eBay a collection again made over many years of speedway annuals and other speedway books. I never referred to them and they just collected dust. TBH these days I wonder what the point is in these sort of collections? Edited October 6, 2019 by Guest spelling error Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, gustix said: About 10 years ago I dumped in waste paper a collection made over many years of the 'Speedway Star' and 'Speedway Mail' and various foreign speedway related magazines. They were accompanied by many speedway programmes. Other than claiming their ownership I never ever referred to them. I also sold off on eBay a collection again made over many years of speedway annuals and other speedway books. I never referred to them and they just collected dust. TBH these days I wonder what the point is in these sort of collections? My collection of programmes told a story about my years following speedway and I used to read thru' them fairly regularly. It was only due to re-locating and a lack of space that I was obliged to sell them much to my constant regret. Edited October 6, 2019 by steve roberts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 12 hours ago, chunky said: The one thing I do treasure is my copy of Thrilling the Million. Steve A modern times equivalent would be 'Boring the 15,000'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 4 hours ago, gustix said: About 10 years ago I dumped in waste paper a collection made over many years of the 'Speedway Star' and 'Speedway Mail' and various foreign speedway related magazines. They were accompanied by many speedway programmes. Other than claiming their ownership I never ever referred to them. I also sold off on eBay a collection again made over many years of speedway annuals and other speedway books. I never referred to them and they just collected dust. TBH these days I wonder what the point is in these sort of collections? 27 minutes ago, gustix said: A modern times equivalent would be 'Boring the 15,000'! So far on this thread you have shown you have no interest in the history of the sport nor in the modern day sport. Can you explain what exactly you are doing here? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 6 minutes ago, norbold said: So far on this thread you have shown you have no interest in the history of the sport nor in the modern day sport. Can you explain what exactly you are doing here? Some strange posts lately. Wondering why someone wants to check results from the past or why hold onto memories of the past Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moxey63 Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 (edited) 8 minutes ago, iris123 said: Some strange posts lately. Wondering why someone wants to check results from the past or why hold onto memories of the past I keep all reference books from speedway's past. All the programmes from matches attended too. All the mags. All for reference purposes and because I prefer the sport from a certain period. I have decluttered down the years, books I read once and haven't touched since. If people don't hold on to the past, they'd have no family photos. By the way, I compiled books for the 1958 and '59 seasons. Edited October 6, 2019 by moxey63 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 27 minutes ago, norbold said: So far on this thread you have shown you have no interest in the history of the sport nor in the modern day sport. Can you explain what exactly you are doing here? Trolling... Remember, gustix made a comment on here the other day how people look up to him because of his knowledge of "modern" speedway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, chunky said: Trolling... Remember, gustix made a comment on here the other day how people look up to him because of his knowledge of "modern" speedway... And I do have a certain knowledge of "modern" speedway - gathered because I constantly read references to the period. But that does mean because I have such knowledge I actually enjoy it. Equally so I have knowledge gained through reading in regard to other motor sports. However having such knowledge does not mean one has a strong dedication to the sport concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 3 minutes ago, gustix said: And I do have a certain knowledge of "modern" speedway - gathered because I constantly read references to the period. But that does mean because I have such knowledge I actually enjoy it. Equally so I have knowledge gained through reading in regard to other motor sports. However having such knowledge does not mean one has a strong dedication to the sport concerned. So, what do you think about Bartek? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 19 minutes ago, chunky said: So, what do you think about Bartek? Bartosz Zmarzlik became Poland's third world champion yesterday (October 5, 2019). And he has revealed that his former mentor Tomasz Gollob tipped him for the top when he won his Speedway GP title back in 2010. I regard Bartosz Zmarzlik as a deserved winner of this season's World title. Probably the most impressive world champion since Greg Hancock's successes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, gustix said: Bartosz Zmarzlik became Poland's third world champion yesterday (October 5, 2019). And he has revealed that his former mentor Tomasz Gollob tipped him for the top when he won his Speedway GP title back in 2010. I regard Bartosz Zmarzlik as a deserved winner of this season's World title. Probably the most impressive world champion since Greg Hancock's successes. No, I asked what YOU thought about him, not what others thought. Did you truly sit and watch every GP this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 1 minute ago, chunky said: No, I asked what YOU thought about him, not what others thought. Did you truly sit and watch every GP this year? I thought this comment made clear what I thought of the new world champion:"I regard Bartosz Zmarzlik as a deserved winner of this season's World title. Probably the most impressive world champion since Greg Hancock's successes." What I do in regard to my TV viewing is no business of yours - or of anyone else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 (edited) 26 minutes ago, gustix said: I thought this comment made clear what I thought of the new world champion:"I regard Bartosz Zmarzlik as a deserved winner of this season's World title. Probably the most impressive world champion since Greg Hancock's successes." What I do in regard to my TV viewing is no business of yours - or of anyone else! So, it is quite clear that you DIDN'T watch the GP's, in which case you are not in a position to make such a claim! Why would you be so offended by me asking you if you watched them? More to the point, why would you react in such a manner? I know why - BECAUSE YOU DIDN'T WATCH THEM! Why be so deceitful just to make us believe that you are an ardent speedway viewer and expert? If you ask somebody, "Did you watch that?", standard answers are, "Yes, I did" or "No, I missed it". NOBODY gets all defensive and belligerent like that just because somebody asks them if they watched something on television... My original comment asked, "What do you think about Bartek"? Initial responses are things like, "He was great. Totally deserved it." or "I thought Madsen should have won." NOBODY replies like Robbie the Robot saying, "Bartosz. Zmarzlik. Became. Poland's. Third. World. Champion. blah, blah, blah... Not even you... And what is up with the, "And he has revealed that his former mentor...."? NOBODY adds that - and certainly not writes it in that manner, when asked, "What do you think..." I've told you before, you really don't help yourself. Quite embarrassing, really... Edited October 6, 2019 by chunky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 Apologies to everyone for deviating from the topic. I just thought this was the perfect time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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