Ray Stadia Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 Somebody on Facebook is asking whether anyone can identify the riders and track in the attached photograph. The photo is hanging on a pub wall in Tetbury, Gloucestershire. The nearest tracks, looking on a map, seem to be Swindon and Bristol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBBATH Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 I don't know the answer , but did either (or both) Swindon and Bristol have a dog track betwen the speddway track and spectators?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 I can't help either, but would welcome knowing which Pub it's in? For some reason Tetbury makes me think of Tig Perry. My mate says the picture can't be recent because the tyres look in good condition. (Sorry) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted January 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 38 minutes ago, BOBBATH said: I don't know the answer , but did either (or both) Swindon and Bristol have a dog track betwen the speddway track and spectators?? Well, Bristol and Swindon did in the more modern era, but I'm not sure about when the photo was taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted January 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 35 minutes ago, Lefty said: I can't help either, but would welcome knowing which Pub it's in? For some reason Tetbury makes me think of Tig Perry. My mate says the picture can't be recent because the tyres look in good condition. (Sorry) I will ask the person on Facebook, the name of the pub. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 5 minutes ago, Ray Stadia said: Well, Bristol and Swindon did in the more modern era, but I'm not sure about when the photo was taken. Modern era Bristol didn`t as the Speedway was ridden on the dog track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted January 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2023 Where is Gustix when you need him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted January 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2023 (edited) 21 hours ago, Lefty said: I can't help either, but would welcome knowing which Pub it's in? For some reason Tetbury makes me think of Tig Perry. My mate says the picture can't be recent because the tyres look in good condition. (Sorry) He said it's the only pub in Hawkesbury Upton (near Tetbury), The Beaufort Arms? Interestingly, a speedway rider, Simon Walker, is from Hawkesbury Upton! Edited January 20, 2023 by Ray Stadia 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted January 20, 2023 Report Share Posted January 20, 2023 I`m intrigued by this thread because i can`t see how that can be a dog track as it looks far to wide, but what it is i can`t imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted January 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2023 21 minutes ago, racers and royals said: I`m intrigued by this thread because i can`t see how that can be a dog track as it looks far to wide, but what it is i can`t imagine. Maybe we need some R&R, R&R and visit the Beaufort Arms pub! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted January 20, 2023 Report Share Posted January 20, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Ray Stadia said: Maybe we need some R&R, R&R and visit the Beaufort Arms pub! Indeed and maybe something is written on the back of it Edited January 20, 2023 by racers and royals 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano Posted January 21, 2023 Report Share Posted January 21, 2023 The location of the pub maybe a red herring. Someone in the picture maybe a relative of a former or current landlord or even customer. I think it’s a question to someone behind the bar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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