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    Would these tracks have reopened in 1964

    Ahhh yes!!! 1964 - The year Sunderland 'Saints' got 'stuffed' by their own Promoters'. Never forget - never forgive either.
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    Oldest Surviving World Finalists

    29 - John Boulger - 18/06/1945. First one younger than me.
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    speedwaychampions.com

    There are quite a few of us suffering from that particular malady.
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    The Footage Detectives

    TPTV is a must watch station on the TV. I record 'the Footage Detectives' every week. There are some great old Programmes to watch. I do most of my recording on this Channel, LOVE IT.
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    Transponders

    Chris116 When I said "I wanted to 'Like' the Post" I wanted to but the Forum wont let me for some reason. When I clicked on 'Liking' Technic's Post above this one, I get a Heart with a black cross to the right of it. That is why I posed as I did.
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    Transponders

    Good question. I wanted to 'Like' this Post - I can't.
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    Rick France

    R.I.P. + Rick. My condolences to his friends and family.
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    Mike Parker - Saint or sinner?

    A sinner in my opinion as was Bill Bridgett too. I can never forgive them for what they did to Sunderland 'Saints' in 1964. They closed us so that they could strengthen their other two Tracks, namely Newcastle and Wolverhampton by 'divvying up' our riders between them, their reasons given for closing just did not add up. The weather was not great, but, we suffered no 'rain offs'. The crowds were pretty good - I know this for I was there at every match. It is notable that Wolverhampton were bottom of the League at the time of our closure, Newcastle got Ken Sharples and went on to win the League, Wolverhampton finished third in the League that year with a good number of Sunderland riders in their team. Jim Airey, Gordon Guasco and Colin McKee. I am still very bitter and disgusted about the way Sunderland Speedway was treated by the Promoters in 1964.
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    British Riders' Championships

    I do sincerely hope that something can be done about this. At the moment, those lads were deserving of being called 'World Champions' but, for whatever reason, were not recognised as such. I think it would be great if this could happen. Fingers crossed for their families sake.
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    Redcar 2024

    Excellent,
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    SAVE PETERBOROUGH PANTHERS

    I live in Sunderland and cannot make it. Very best wishes for your efforts though, I sincerely hope you can succeed in keeping Speedway in Peterborough. I have been to the Peterborough track on a number of occasions and thoroughly enjoyed, not just the racing, but the the atmosphere too. Good Luck.
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    R.I.P. John Hyam/Gustix/Speedyguy/Jack Keen

    Very sad news. John, old friend, May you Rest in Peace. +
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    Liking a Post.

    Hi Phil I have, for some time now, been unable to , 'Like' Posts. Every time I try to 'Like' a Post I get the following message:- Sorry, there was a problem reacting to this content - accompanied by a triangle containing an exclamation mark. Please can you help. Thanking you in anticipation. Ian.
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    Jim Wells RIP

    You echo my thoughts on Jim and Jack, Steve. I am desparately sorry to learn of Jim's passing. I remember watching him as a new rider at reserve when he joined us and eventually became our Number One. It was great watching his progress over the years. He came over to the UK around 2006 and we had a 'do' for him, we also met up with him at Redcar to watch a Speedway match.. He was a lovely fellow and a smashing rider... He will be sadly missed by all Sunderland 'Stars' Supporters. My sincere condolences go out to Jim's family and friends. May he Rest In Peace. +
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    Ray Day and Peter Morrish R.I.P.

    Very sad to hear this. Ray Day rode for Sunderland 'Saints' in 1964. He also attended a couple of our Reunions. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. R.I.P. + Ray. Condolences to Peter's family too. May he R.I.P. +
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    Dennis Gavros RIP

    Dennis rode for Sunderland for a short time. R.I.P. + Dennis
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    Peterborough Speedway - petition

    Signed. Enjoyed a number of meetings over the years. I would be gutted if the EoES went the same way as Brandon and others.
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    Duncan Meredith RIP

    Very sad to hear. Yet another Rider from my era who has passed away. My condlences to his family and friends. R.I.P. Duncan.
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    Full Face Helmets - Who Was The First?

    Thank you frigbo.
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    "50 Days of Speedway - Sunderland in 1964"

    This book is excellent. It really is a fascinating read. Proves my point 100% as to why we closed in 1964 - it had nothing to do with the weather or attendances - the reasons given by the Promoters. There are a lot of very shady things went on when Sunderland opened in 1964. A lot has come out in this book that I never new about. A decent social history of Sunderland too. The Author is to be congratulated on some superb research.
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    Full Face Helmets - Who Was The First?

    I'm glad I have my books. I obviously can't remember off the top of my head these days. Thank you for the info.
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    Full Face Helmets - Who Was The First?

    He left under a bit of a cloud. Came back to ride for Birmingham I think, memory sometimes lets me down these days..
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    Full Face Helmets - Who Was The First?

    Thank you for posting this Chunky. I had forgotten that, you are right John Goodall was the first one I saw. John was only with us for about half the Season in 1971, he returned to New Zealand.
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    Full Face Helmets - Who Was The First?

    First time I ever saw a full face helmet was in about 19972. Dave Gatenby wore one when riding for Sunderland 'Stars'.
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    Billy Bales RIP

    Sad news indeed. R.I.P. + Billy.
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