Youhave2minutes Posted September 4 Report Share Posted September 4 So over the years we have had some brilliant promotors and some not so good ones. So who is or was your favourite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickyag Posted September 4 Report Share Posted September 4 Cyril Crane - Boston & Kings Lynn 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DEAN MACHINE Posted September 4 Report Share Posted September 4 (edited) John Perrin, in the several meetings I rode for John I always found him a laugh and straight talking and I know he wasn’t always reliable with payment but he always paid me and on time but I suppose the best has to be CVS or Ian Thomas but Thomas was more forward thinking of the two Edited September 4 by THE DEAN MACHINE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINYS Posted September 4 Report Share Posted September 4 6 minutes ago, THE DEAN MACHINE said: John Perrin, in the several meetings I rode for John I always found him a laugh and straight talking and I know he wasn’t always reliable with payment but he always paid me and on time John Berry at Ipswich. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted September 4 Report Share Posted September 4 Len Silver at Sunderland. Had he stayed with us instead of moving on, I don't believe we would have closed when we did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadster Posted September 4 Report Share Posted September 4 I loved the Russell Lanning years at Wimbledon; a good team on the track, Dave Lanning on the mic and always something going on off track. Great fun! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted September 4 Report Share Posted September 4 Jonathan Chapman seemed have a fair old idea on running a night out at the speedway... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff100 Posted September 4 Report Share Posted September 4 No one better than Ian thomas. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DEAN MACHINE Posted September 4 Report Share Posted September 4 2 hours ago, mikebv said: Jonathan Chapman seemed have a fair old idea on running a night out at the speedway... I agree but he had a lot of enemies within the bspa which could point to the fact that he was in the right 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoundTheBoards Posted September 4 Report Share Posted September 4 2 hours ago, mikebv said: Jonathan Chapman seemed have a fair old idea on running a night out at the speedway... Â I presume you're being facetious? Â Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWellBehavedWorrall Posted September 5 Report Share Posted September 5 Matt Ford and his family at Poole deserve a mention. I’m not sure how accurate it is, but I read somewhere recently that the Pirates have been the most successful British club in terms of honours since the turn of the century. That sustained success and competitiveness is admirable. From a Glasgow perspective, the Facenna family have been an absolute blessing. Ashfield used to derelict amateur football ground; it’s now an arena. The experience is like nothing I’ve ever experienced in the sport and the track guarantees entertainment. The club have also become competitive again which is the least you can ask. None of which would be possible without the Facenna family’s investment and leadership. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piston197 Posted September 5 Report Share Posted September 5 (edited) Tim Stone at Newport, turned his dream into reality, backed with his own monies, and during hard times was stacking shelves in the local supermarket to help keep the whole thing afloat, the financial constraints mean't the club was always going to struggle to be in the top half of the table, but speedway every year in one or two leagues guaranteed, sadly with his demise the new Newport promoters showed how it should not be done, and it was gone in a flash ( or a fire if you prefer ) If you have a couple of minutes read the link below and see the measure of the man Tim Stone – Methanol Press Edited September 5 by piston197 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted September 5 Report Share Posted September 5 19 hours ago, THE DEAN MACHINE said: I agree but he had a lot of enemies within the bspa which could point to the fact that he was in the right I dont doubt it... Innovation and change wouldn't have come easy to some... Dinosaur's did become extinct though....     1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longmeadow Posted September 6 Report Share Posted September 6 Easy Charles Ochiltree. As ford matt ford coventry are still waiting for the fireworks and champagne from 2010. Bombers still riding so maybe you could give it to him 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted September 6 Report Share Posted September 6 Bob Dugard had to be up there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted September 6 Report Share Posted September 6 On 9/4/2024 at 6:18 PM, mikebv said: Jonathan Chapman seemed have a fair old idea on running a night out at the speedway... I certainly miss that guy. One of very very few promoters to have the supporters at the forefront. Did his absolute damndest to drive the BSPA in the right direction. No idea if you're taking the pish or not but I'm hugely of the belief his departure ( from King's Lynn & BSPA) had a substantial effect on the sports downfall. None of it his fault. He had serious aspirations to lift British Speedway but the dinosaurs absolutely stamped him out. There wasn't anyone like him 10yrs prior & certainly nobody ever since. He was this sports last hope of professionalism imo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customhouseregularisback Posted September 7 Report Share Posted September 7 Has to be Johnnie Hoskins surely 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave67 Posted September 7 Report Share Posted September 7 Charles Ochiltree. Â Close the thread. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldhawk Posted Tuesday at 06:00 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 06:00 PM LEAPING LEN SILVER - SPEEDWAY LEGEND !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andout Posted Tuesday at 06:03 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 06:03 PM (edited) Have to agree with Customhouseregularisback, Johnnie Hoskins was the ultimate showman and NEVER let the truth get in the way of a good story. Edited Tuesday at 06:04 PM by andout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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