TonyMac Posted December 11, 2020 Report Share Posted December 11, 2020 Without actually naming the team (defunct or active) you support(ed), tell us your favourite FACT about your speedway club . . . I'll kick off with: Our catchy slogan was 'Make It A Date, Friday At Eight'. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted December 11, 2020 Report Share Posted December 11, 2020 "Monday Monday"(Mamas and the Papas) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted December 11, 2020 Report Share Posted December 11, 2020 "Let Battle Commence"...Dave Lanning after introducing the riders at Cowley in 1972. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 11, 2020 Report Share Posted December 11, 2020 The start line and finish line were in different places! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty Posted December 11, 2020 Report Share Posted December 11, 2020 "Scotsman's Bonk" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Posted December 11, 2020 Report Share Posted December 11, 2020 I certainly don't support this team, but my 'fact' would be:- "2nd bend bogs with no roof on!" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 11, 2020 Report Share Posted December 11, 2020 31 minutes ago, Lefty said: I certainly don't support this team, but my 'fact' would be:- "2nd bend bogs with no roof on!" Phew!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted December 11, 2020 Report Share Posted December 11, 2020 They have held a Speedway meeting every year since 1928 and never closed even during WWII... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted December 11, 2020 Report Share Posted December 11, 2020 Split Waterman was the first former speedway world finalist to race at this track when he competed in the opening stock car meeting at this track. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted December 12, 2020 Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 It's where my parents met! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted December 12, 2020 Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 2 hours ago, Lefty said: I certainly don't support this team, but my 'fact' would be:- "2nd bend bogs with no roof on!" Does that really narrow it down??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted December 12, 2020 Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 First track to use a starting gate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted December 12, 2020 Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 12 hours ago, steve roberts said: "Let Battle Commence"...Dave Lanning after introducing the riders at Cowley in 1972. Think I misunderstood the question? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest compost Posted December 12, 2020 Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 We are the only 3rd tier team to ever have had a rider reach a World Final (including GPs). He was a non-riding reserve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS50 Posted December 12, 2020 Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 40 minutes ago, compost said: We are the only 3rd tier team to ever have had a rider reach a World Final (including GPs). He was a non-riding reserve. Be interested to know which team/rider you are referring to. Have seen Woffy ride in 3rd tier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted December 12, 2020 Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 43 minutes ago, RS50 said: Be interested to know which team/rider you are referring to. Have seen Woffy ride in 3rd tier. Ooooh, sir! I know, I know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest compost Posted December 12, 2020 Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, RS50 said: Be interested to know which team/rider you are referring to. Have seen Woffy ride in 3rd tier. 1951 World Final. Look up the reserves. Kiwi. Sometimes wrongly listed as a Wimbledon rider (he was a Don's asset on a season loan to us. He rode for us after the World Final until we shut when he reverted to the Dons and rode in a couple of there end of season challenges so not a Dons rider for the WF). The difference between this chap and Woffy is that whilst Woffy rode in the 3rd Tier he was no longer riding in it when he reached the World Final (or, in this case, the GP). The chap I mention rode all season in the 3rd Division National League (except as mentioned above after the 3rd Tier's season was over). Edited December 12, 2020 by compost Addition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS50 Posted December 12, 2020 Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 30 minutes ago, compost said: 1951 World Final. Look up the reserves. Kiwi. Sometimes wrongly listed as a Wimbledon rider (he was a Don's asset on a season loan to us. He rode for us after the World Final until we shut when he reverted to the Dons and rode in a couple of there end of season challenges so not a Dons rider for the WF). The difference between this chap and Woffy is that whilst Woffy rode in the 3rd Tier he was no longer riding in it when he reached the World Final (or, in this case, the GP). The chap I mention rode all season in the 3rd Division National League (except as mentioned above after the 3rd Tier's season was over). Thanks for the reply. This was long before I was born, so I know nothing about this. Appreciate the explanation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted December 12, 2020 Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 (edited) "As Long As We Know". Edited December 12, 2020 by steve roberts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerowl Posted December 12, 2020 Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 Next to the Bassets Licorice Allsorts factory, and a bakery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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