Jonas H

Nordin's death was announced on December 1.

.Göte Nordin, aged 88, passed away on November 21

Agree with you, but at least older than the officially acknowledged version of speedway.

Arthur Payne, born 28/08/23, becomes 100 years today. The only remaining rider who is older than the sport itself! First acknowledged speedway meeting was held on December 15, 1923.

Speedway Star had a very interesting four-page story about Ron Johnson in their December 31 issue.

According to this site, Johnson amassed a fortune during his speedway career and the film “Once a Jolly Swagman,” starring Dirk Bogarde, was based on his life. https://wais.org.au/hallofchampions/ron-johnson/ Never heard about that before, true or not?

According to this article by Peter White, Ron Johnson's last race was at Sheffield in the second half towards the end of 1963. https://www.speedwaypast.com/stories/larger-than-life-ron-johnson

Where's Gunnar Malmqvist? Scored 7 points to finish tenth in the 1968 world final. Gunnar is alive and well, lives at Vetlanda and celebrated his 60th wedding anniversary in February. Born 25/12/1940 and should be number 18 on the list. https://www.merinfo.se/person/Vetlanda/Bo-Erik-Gunnar-Malmqvist-1940/bju2x-nhch

There was no other Söderman. You might have thought about Rune Sörmander?

Peo is definitely dead. Well before Wikipedia even existed. Was a referee for many years, but died suddenly in July, 1992, some 3 months before his 60th birthday.

Peo Söderman is gone as well. He died already in July 1992, aged just 59.

Two fo the Swedish riders on the list passed away several years ago. Per Tage Svensson died on May 26, 2008 and Leif Enecrona as early as April 11, 2003.

Heerenveen staged the World team final in 1987. It was the same indoor venue as today. I believe it was the first ever ice racing event to be held indoors.

http://www.stream2watch.co/live-now/live-tv/se/c-more-sport-live-stream

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