steve roberts Posted April 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 Having decided to buy the book I can honestly say that I'm enjoying reading it. There are even listed what riders were earning per ride during the World Championship Meetings early 1980's. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyMac Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 On 4/11/2021 at 9:45 AM, falcace said: Haven't read it and sorry to say, but I don't think I'll be buying it. Good rider, but not one who ever really got the juices flowing. The obvious gaps in speedway autobiographies are Ole Olsen and Peter Collins. They would be must-reads. PC and ourselves at Retro Speedway are in very advanced discussions about us publishing his autobiography and we look forward to working with him on this and another exciting project. Watch this space... 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted May 5, 2021 Report Share Posted May 5, 2021 (edited) On 4/12/2021 at 5:49 PM, prodons said: Even though he was the Dons number 1 for a spell, DJ was one rider I never warmed to unfortunately. He never really team rode unlike Simmo who seemed to ride with eyes in the back of his head at times. The same for me prodons he was a terrific world class rider but for for me i was never a fan respected him of course.Those couple of years with Lee at Lynn often Michael ( who was branded by some as being unprofessional often bailed him out him out lending him stuff.) Edited May 6, 2021 by Sidney the robin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiheke1 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 Just read it on Kindle. Slightly disappointing read imo, I'd say it is probably for DJ fans only - lots of year by year detail, but little real insight into the person rather than the rider, and no real analysis of what caused the regular engine failures at key moments. One of the duller speedway biographies. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 On 4/28/2021 at 6:11 PM, TonyMac said: PC and ourselves at Retro Speedway are in very advanced discussions about us publishing his autobiography and we look forward to working with him on this and another exciting project. Watch this space... OLE has an autobiography but not surprisingly it was written by a Danish journalist and is in his native language. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 I found Ove Fundin Speedway Superstar a great read, also Wiggy - Simon Wigg in his own words, and Chris Morton - Until The Can Ran Out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 (edited) I would like to read Dave Mortons book - anyone want to sell or swop for either 1) Ivan Mauger-The Man Behind The Myth or 2) Barry Briggs-Wembley and Beyond, My Incredible Journey (and epic 486 pages). For me to buy the book must be in good condition. Swops would need to be in as good condition as mine - which are very good. Barry Briggs is an ex-library book and has protective cover. No folded corners in either. Ivan Mauger book has some great colour glossy photos. Edited May 21, 2021 by OveFundinFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted May 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 9 minutes ago, OveFundinFan said: I would like to read Dave Mortons book - anyone want to sell or swop for either 1) Ivan Mauger-The Man Behind The Myth or 2) Barry Briggs-Wembley and Beyond, My Incredible Journey (and epic 486 pages). A very good read...good luck in attempting to secure a copy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 9 minutes ago, OveFundinFan said: I would like to read Dave Mortons book - anyone want to sell or swop for either 1) Ivan Mauger-The Man Behind The Myth or 2) Barry Briggs-Wembley and Beyond, My Incredible Journey (and epic 486 pages). You could just buy it https://www.retro-speedway.com/shop-books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, racers and royals said: You could just buy it https://www.retro-speedway.com/shop-books In the end, I may do. Thanks for the reminder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruiser Posted May 28, 2021 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 On 5/20/2021 at 12:41 PM, waiheke1 said: Just read it on Kindle. Slightly disappointing read imo, I'd say it is probably for DJ fans only - lots of year by year detail, but little real insight into the person rather than the rider, and no real analysis of what caused the regular engine failures at key moments. One of the duller speedway biographies. Same..just read on kindle..I thought it was pretty dull..basically just running out a lot of stats ..I feel anybody could have written it really with a load of Speedway Stars at hand...there was nothing in it that wasn’t known...ok but nothing special 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyMac Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 (edited) On 5/28/2021 at 9:56 PM, Bruiser said: Same..just read on kindle..I thought it was pretty dull..basically just running out a lot of stats ..I feel anybody could have written it really with a load of Speedway Stars at hand...there was nothing in it that wasn’t known...ok but nothing special If you don't already, you should subscribe to Backtrack magazine if it's real insight into an ex-rider's career you want. We find they open up to us if you ask the right questions and know your subject well. Retro Speedway (retro-speedway.com) Edited June 4, 2021 by TonyMac 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruiser Posted June 8, 2021 Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 On 6/4/2021 at 1:09 PM, TonyMac said: If you don't already, you should subscribe to Backtrack magazine if it's real insight into an ex-rider's career you want. We find they open up to us if you ask the right questions and know your subject well. Retro Speedway (retro-speedway.com) Thank you….I have now just subscribed…I have been a fan since the 70’s and then on the other side of the fence as such when my brother in law rode in the mid 80’s to mid 90’s so I should like these I think ….cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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