steve roberts Posted March 26, 2020 Report Share Posted March 26, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, martinmauger said: Got the Wiggy book too, also books on Swindon Speedweay, Sam Ermolenko & Jason Crump, Chris Morton's When the Can Ran Out, not got brother Dave's book or John Louis' book yet.. The Moran Brothers, Kelly Moran - Hell Of A Life (to say the least), both by Brian Burford, Ivan Mauger - The Man Behind the Myth by John Chaplin. 'Slight' Hull bias in my collection but i like all speedway books... Apparently Barry Briggs took issue with John Chaplin over this book...I don't quite know why? I have a copy of Ivan's "Triple Crown Plus" which I enjoy reading. Edited March 26, 2020 by steve roberts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted March 26, 2020 Report Share Posted March 26, 2020 2 pages and no one has mentioned a book they own from that top author Norman Jacobs- surely he didn`t make all his money from quiz wins 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted March 26, 2020 Report Share Posted March 26, 2020 23 minutes ago, racers and royals said: 2 pages and no one has mentioned a book they own from that top author Norman Jacobs- surely he didn`t make all his money from quiz wins I have a couple of his "History of London" & "East Anglia" as well as "South - East" & "Thames Valley" from other authers as well as the Daily Mirror Year Books etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted March 26, 2020 Report Share Posted March 26, 2020 1 hour ago, racers and royals said: 2 pages and no one has mentioned a book they own from that top author Norman Jacobs- surely he didn`t make all his money from quiz wins I have as many NON-speedway books by Mr. Jacobs as I do speedway books! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted March 26, 2020 Report Share Posted March 26, 2020 7 minutes ago, chunky said: I have as many NON-speedway books by Mr. Jacobs as I do speedway books! I'm the same with Mao Tse Tung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted March 26, 2020 Report Share Posted March 26, 2020 1 minute ago, iris123 said: I'm the same with Mao Tse Tung So you DO have a couple of speedway books by the BSPA Chairman Mao? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmauger Posted March 27, 2020 Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 8 hours ago, steve roberts said: Apparently Barry Briggs took issue with John Chaplin over this book...I don't quite know why? I have a copy of Ivan's "Triple Crown Plus" which I enjoy reading. I believe so too, not sure why that was exactly so won't comment. I do love my books and I've prob listed only 1/4 of my speedway section, but I read widely on many subjects and likely own many 100's of titles, probably 'training' from my student years.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted March 27, 2020 Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 I have the Bert Harkins book and the one on Bob Kilby written by son Lee...both good reads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customhouseregular Posted March 27, 2020 Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 Given there is no speedway are we likely to see the bumper pre season issue of speedway star? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMcCaffery Posted March 27, 2020 Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 35 minutes ago, customhouseregular said: Given there is no speedway are we likely to see the bumper pre season issue of speedway star? Thanks Delayed until the season actually starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customhouseregular Posted March 27, 2020 Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HackneyHawk Posted March 27, 2020 Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 Len Silver's book is great I really like the homes of british Speedway too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HackneyHawk Posted March 27, 2020 Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 On 3/24/2020 at 4:42 PM, gustix said: I have many speedway books stacked in the spare room. I haven't read most of them and doubt I ever will. All they are doing is gathering dust. That's a lot of help thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraftwerk Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 A new yearbook for 2019, a bit different format that we are used to. Lots of stats, heat times, a load of info ... Basically official results on steroids :) http://speedwayabc.com/ Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waytogo28 Posted April 9, 2020 Report Share Posted April 9, 2020 On 3/26/2020 at 6:21 PM, chunky said: So you DO have a couple of speedway books by the BSPA Chairman Mao? Chairman Buster Mao made only one comment when the book was ghosted. "My Way or The Highway" with the instruction, put it at the top of every page! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted April 9, 2020 Report Share Posted April 9, 2020 I enjoyed the Barry Thomas book very much, along with  the Michael Lee, Booey, Simmo,Tommy, Kenny, Kilb great  books. Great  reading you can't put them down once you start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted April 9, 2020 Report Share Posted April 9, 2020 Just now, Sidney the robin said: I enjoyed the Barry Thomas book very much, along with  the Michael Lee, Booey, Simmo,Tommy, Kenny, Kilb great  books. Great  reading you can't put them down once you start. I'm trying to locate Barry's book...I have all the others you've mentioned including a few others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted April 9, 2020 Report Share Posted April 9, 2020 12 minutes ago, steve roberts said: I'm trying to locate Barry's book...I have all the others you've mentioned including a few others. Get it Steve you could will enjoy it, having watched more racing in the capital than me it should be made for you.Thommo was an unsung hero for me and along with Sampson, Rumsey, Cartwright, Perks, Jackson were terrific value over a long period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted April 9, 2020 Report Share Posted April 9, 2020 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Sidney the robin said: Get it Steve you could will enjoy it, having watched more racing in the capital than me it should be made for you.Thommo was an unsung hero for me and along with Sampson, Rumsey, Cartwright, Perks, Jackson were terrific value over a long period. Again some great names there Sid...Mike Sampson one of my favourites and Dave Perks was so stylish when he rode for Oxford and was almost unbeatable in 1980 before injury interupted his season. Edited April 9, 2020 by steve roberts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraftwerk Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 (edited) For any stat geeks out there. The second edition of the Speedway yearbook 2020 is available for pre-order + a little gift for preorders before Feb 20.Read more about it, follow the link below. www.speedwayabc.com Check out what Peter Oakes had to say about the first edition in June 20 issue of the SS Edited February 13, 2021 by kraftwerk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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