Sidney the robin Posted October 3, 2021 Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 So shocked with this after Colin , Alan was a terrific rider hard as nails but FAIR RIP Alan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathen52 Posted October 3, 2021 Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 (edited) What a difficult weekend for Fans of a certain era, firstly Colin and now Alan (Big al) as he became known, Alan never gave less than 100% for all the Teams that he rode for especially the Heathens over many years, I knew earlier in the week that it was touch and go with the serious injuries he received from an accident riding in a scramble meeting last weekend, RIP Big al, and condolences to his family who i know will be hard hit by his passing. Edited October 3, 2021 by heathen52 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted October 3, 2021 Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 Sad news indeed. May he RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted October 3, 2021 Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 R.I.P. His partnership with Phil Collins was one of the finest I've ever seen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted October 3, 2021 Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 R.I.P. + Big Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liontamer Posted October 3, 2021 Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 (edited) R.I.P. big Al. Had the pleasure of spending some time with him in his workshop & house, a really nice guy. Edited October 4, 2021 by Liontamer Grammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryce Posted October 3, 2021 Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 What awful news. Alan Grahame was my absolute favorite rider during my teenage years attending Cradley every week. Despite the world class superstars he was teammates with, Al was the man for me. Never let the team down. Always gave it everything. I only recently watched the terrific interview he did on You Tube with Lee Kilby and was reminded what a great guy he was. RIP Big Al. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatface Posted October 3, 2021 Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 2 hours ago, Bryce said: What awful news. Alan Grahame was my absolute favorite rider during my teenage years attending Cradley every week. Despite the world class superstars he was teammates with, Al was the man for me. Never let the team down. Always gave it everything. I only recently watched the terrific interview he did on You Tube with Lee Kilby and was reminded what a great guy he was. RIP Big Al. Couldn't agree more. Was there a better British League partnership that Alan Grahame and Phil Collins? Together far outweighing the sum of their parts. A final memory was his one World Final appearance as reserve at 84 in Ullevi. 99% of the time, any reserve who is called upon tends to stay out of the way of those in the running.. Not Alan Grahame, his moment arrived and he was taking it...scoring 5 points from 2 races beating some of the pre event favourites Shawn Moran, Jan Andersson and Billy Sanders in the process. Never less than 100% effort. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieman72 Posted October 3, 2021 Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 I understand it was a Sidecar Cross accident is that correct. Marvellous rider and always competitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGT Posted October 3, 2021 Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 I remember his first rides at Perry Barr in 73, progress the following year on the BSA then a JAWA, then exploding onto the scene in 75. His broken thigh in 76 halted his rise up the ranks, returned in 77 them moved to the Heathens and the rest is history. Such a shame to lose him. My sympathies go out to the Grahame family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagonshocker Posted October 3, 2021 Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 (edited) So sad to hear what a tremendous servant to the sport and his clubs particularly Cradley , damn fine rider too. Have always had a great amount of respect and absolute admiration for him especially when he rode his second stint for Swindon while fighting hodgkins disease ,a true champion in many aspects, riding with a cancer diagnosis!! Incredible. My sincerest condolences to his family and many friends R.I.P BigAl. Edited October 3, 2021 by hagonshocker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathen52 Posted October 3, 2021 Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Pieman72 said: I understand it was a Sidecar Cross accident is that correct. Marvellous rider and always competitive. Yes his Son posted that it was a Sidecar accident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejam Posted October 3, 2021 Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYb2sNh2ijg&t=1226s God Bless Alan Grahame 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 6 hours ago, bluejam said: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYb2sNh2ijg&t=1226s God Bless Alan Grahame I watched the interview at the time...great bloke! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 Always remember the day he was presented with the Speedway Star Cup. Heathens had been given it for keeps and Erik immediately presented it to Alan. Fantastic moment. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 LEGEND! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted October 21, 2021 Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 On 10/3/2021 at 9:27 PM, Pieman72 said: I understand it was a Sidecar Cross accident is that correct. Marvellous rider and always competitive. Where did the accident occur? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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