ragdoll64 Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 Shocked to read this.....very sad news indeed. Be at peace now Danny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.D Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 RIP Danny, such a shock and a true loss to the sport.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncrusadin Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 Such sad news. Sincere condolences to family and friends. RIP Danny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 15 hours ago, Jason.C said: Rip Danny, will never forget this race with bomber. True grit best tribute anyone could give him 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post moxey63 Posted February 2, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 As someone who is distanced from current speedway, I was attracted by chance to Danny Ayres in last year's British Final. His efforts that night wouldn't have looked out of place in the 70s and 80s, he was fearless. His sad passing has hit me, as someone who didn't know him. So imagine how his family and people who did are feeling today. The loss of a speedway person is always hard, but somehow Danny's passing seems all the more tragic. There's a lot of love out there for him today. Sadly, that's tinged with grief. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawajoe Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 Danny Ayres, I'm in shock at hearing of his death, What can I say about Danny, This young man always gave 100% and so loved his job, was always full of determination, passion and his love for the sport and his fans was massive, our Condolences go to his family and friends at this very difficult time. Danny Ayres you were loved by so many. May you rest easy big fella, R. I. P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 4 minutes ago, scaramanga said: best tribute anyone could give him Super race and a credit to the lad! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cheese Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 Awful news.. RIP Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 R.I.P Danny... Wish I could have seen you more than I did... Legend 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 There was an interesting article in the Speedway Star dated 18th January 2020 about Danny and his life, written by Neil Skelding. Worth a read. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulDK Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 24 hours later and still cant believe what were seeing or hearing.. It just hasnt sunk in yet.. :-( .. Had a gruff voice just like Danny Dyer, and i recon all the Cradley fans loved that character and guy when he came to help us in 2017. RIP Danny.. a real legend and an honour to watch you.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete cc Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 (edited) Shell shocked. Only met him twice & I'm gutted. I've never met anybody else twice & felt this way. R I P Mr Ayres. Edited February 2, 2020 by pete cc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 I think, like me, the speedway world is stunned at this news. We all want to know how, why, how could this happen? But out of respect we'll refrain from asking those questions just now, won't we? Danny was a racer, an entertainer and someone the fans took to their hearts. Keep that in your thoughts and let us try and to understand how his nearest and dearest must be feeling. Personally, I can't begin to imagine. Having just read Rob Godfrey''s words on the speedwaygb website (click here), I have to say what a moving tribute that was. Rest easy Danny. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 This was Danny only 3-4 weeks ago after a practice at Scunthorpe, clearly looking forward to this season with Scunthorpe and Ipswich. How sad it is when the season starts he wont be there. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 There is also a video from Monday on the Speedway news, fixtures and results on Facebook that Danny recorded about his season ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanAndersen Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 I attended a speedway experience day a couple of years back at Glasgow and Danny was doing some practice laps at Ashfield before our session started (i could be wrong but i think he started speedway at a similar experience day so knew the instructor) - i'm sure he was doubling up with Glasgow and Plymouth that season so was racking up the miles. Showed his commitment to the sport and also generally what the paying public don't see. A grafter and entertainer who will be sadly missed. RIP. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 Danny was never a Plymouth rider unfortunately would have loved to have him ride for us he will be missed by friends,family and fans. RIP Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanAndersen Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 10 minutes ago, lewy said: Danny was never a Plymouth rider unfortunately would have loved to have him ride for us he will be missed by friends,family and fans. RIP Danny Ah my mistake. Maybe he had a meeting down there - I was certainly struck by the miles he was covering that week! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinh88 Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 The energy and enthusiasm he possessed was really infectious. Very commendable the way he was progressing in the Sport and probably would have challenged for Scunny's No1 bib.. Rest easy Danny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 Very sad news indeed. I admit to never see Danny ride in person, only in the British final on TV. And from what I heard he was an entertainer on the track. I was looking forward to seeing him ride when Ippo came to the AFA this coming season.. Rest In Peace. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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