topaz325 Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 Sad news that Taffy has passed away. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch958 Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 great character and bloody good at Div 2 level Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 20 minutes ago, ch958 said: great character and bloody good at Div 2 level Achieved a lot considering he didn't start competing until his late(?) twenties. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 Sad to hear. I remember him starting off at Belle Vue, a steady rider, and outstanding with his machine preparation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff100 Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 One of my first heros at workington he used to turn up in a merc car with a tv in the back fantastic bike which he used to get off ivan , sad news. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 RIP taffy can remember I was in his fan club when I was a kid,also can remember the Mercedes with the reg number TAF 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 Used to go into his bike spares shop on Hyde Rd as a kid... Looking in awe at the complete bikes and bike parts.. Remember him going over the safety fence once too, bike and all... Sad news... R.I.P. Taffy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmauger Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 Shame. I also recall trips to Belle Vue, Hyde Road; before the meeting pop across the road to 'Taffys Super Cool Speedway Shop', Track In Spares actually, to drool over all the super cool speedway stuff for sale, chat with riders picking up bits & pieces, chat with Taffy himself, maybe buy the odd sticker, then back across the road for the speedway. RIP Taffy.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Third Man Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 (edited) Rode for Sheffield for about 20 meeting in 75 as well was a regular spectator at Sheffield before Covid RIP Taffy Edited August 26, 2021 by The Third Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 Condolences to all family and friends. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singy13 Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 Very sad to hear of Taffy passing away. He signed for the Comets during the first Ian Thomas ( with Geoff Brownhutt) regime in 1970. The season was almost over when Taffy signed from Rochdale in September of that year. The fans took to him straight away..it was noticeable how immaculate his bikes were. Sincere condolences to the family, RIP Taffy Owen.....top Comet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 My late wife and I shared a taxi with 'Taffy' and Peter Kelly many years ago returning from a Crewe Reunion to the Hotel where we were staying. I never laughed so much in all my life. What a character he was. We were both privileged to be in the company of such a friendly and entertaining couple of people. Fond memories indeed. My condolences to all 'Taffy's Family and friends. I, for one, will never forget him. R.I.P. + 'Taffy'. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 RIP Taffy. He ran possibly the best track shop ever, at Hyde Road. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 Sad news. RIP Taffy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 owen ellis owen , great times remembered of a great rider . still got his taffy owen fan club picture somewhere . RIP wee fella . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarracudaAce Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 Taffy was in the very first race I ever saw back in August 1970 on the opening night of Boston Speedway, and he helped the Barracudas to a win against local rivals Peterborough Panthers. Taffy's passing means the two riders that represented the 'Cudas in their first ever heat 1 are sadly no longer with us. Taffy was guesting for the injured Arthur Price, and he and the late 'Jolly' Jack Bywater raced to a 5-1. On the wishes of Boston co-promoter Cyril Crane, Taffy eased up to allow Jack to pass him and take the chequered flag, as Crane told Taffy that he wanted one of Boston's own riders to win the first ever race at New Hammond Beck Road. There was an Aces match at the NSS in August a couple of years ago just about on the 49th anniversary of Boston's opening night, so I spoke with Taffy in the Peter Craven Suite about it. He remembered the night vividly and talked about all the pre-match media attention reporting on the opening night, and mementoes given to the riders of both teams. He was quite taken that I remembered he went onto notch up a paid maximum and ended the night as the track record holder. His contribution to opening night meant he was then always a popular visitor to Boston as an opposition rider. RIP Taffy and thank you for the memories. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAST GATER Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 Great fellow to chat to and as has been said is kit was always spot on ,missed out a little in starting late in the sport but still a real pro in every respect RIP Taffy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry1603 Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 Another great character lost to us. RIP Taffy and thanks for the memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blocktread Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 Won the first Colts league 2 race at Hyde Road and the first Colt to score a max in the same meeting.RIP Taffy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatface Posted August 28, 2021 Report Share Posted August 28, 2021 Ah Taffy. Taker of my weekly pocket money throughout the 1980s in exchange for finest speedway merchandise. Gone, but never forgotten. Condolences to all his loved ones. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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