Shrimpfan

Hmm. Foz or Wayne Bavin for presenter? It's like being asked if you would like to be poked in the left eye or the right... I'd like to see James Hazell from Radio Suffolk give it a go. Witty, funny and not at all dreary.

I'd like to bet a few of those around you that evening have recently spent £16 and queued patiently to have JL sign their copy of his autobiography!

Jens Rasmussen was a dirty bugger. The way he took Richard Knight out in the 1985 KOC final at Foxhall was shocking. Knight had to be physically held back in the pits to stop him going after Rasmussen! Also, I'd feel feel sorry for any rider who had Preben Eriksen and Tim Hunt against them in the same race!

I'd like to see him as Witches team manager. At least he's thrown his leg over a bike in anger... (Yes, I know Brian Messenger hasn't, but he's the exception)

I always thought they didn't play AWITBF anymore because it was the late John Earrey's "signature" tune. Saying that, it would be nice to hear it again once more for old times sake! Or these... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXH3QJrx98U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKm2_67xtVs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXKgpYyT8t4

I joined that page a while ago. It is a good page especially for the old photos and the "Where Are They Now" piece. What annoys me is the amount of times people post things as "If you need to win the league/cup and you need a 5-1, who would you put in?" I reckon that question is asked weekly.

I reckon we've been spoilt at Foxhall. Firstly John Earrey then Kevin Long. At least they don't have that Foz fellow as much as they did. Stick to the drivetime show!

Ipswich

I'm going to this one. My first visit to Rye House since the Witches rode in the BSPA Cup (Remember that?) in 1991. What's the best way to get there? A12/M25/A10 or A12/A120 and across country? Or shall I have my usual Saturday night and stay at hoom and watch Britain's Got Talent & Casualty?? (I'll record the GP so I can fast forward the boring bits....)

If it's the company I'm thinking of, they have in the past sponsored riders and both team and individual meetings from the early 1980's. Saying that, I haven't seen them sponsor a meeting or rider for a few years now.

After what I've seen on Good Friday it must be Lewis Blackbird.

Leigh Lanham for manager anyone? There must have been a reason Morten Risager was give a team place ahead of him....

I'm going up regardless. If it's rained off, there's always plan B. We'll got to the Gaumont to see Return Of The Jedi. Oh hang on, it's not 1983. We'll got to Cineworld instead!

I was looking forward to a close meeting last night. A win is a win they say but apart from Wilko, Redcar were pretty awful. Cameron Heeps gets better everytime I see him ride (which isn't as often as I'd like!) A good all round performance by the Witches.

I've dug out my old ex-Siggy Justice Bros cap for him to sign again as the original autograph has faded!

That is one hell of a document. It's a wonder the stadium can operate at all with the "You can do this but not that" attitude It was ok to watch as long as you didn't leave the home straight stand and go round the terracing onto the first and second bends and beyond as I remember. But not everyone does as they are asked do they?

No probs. Glad to be of help! Sorry to hear of your loss,

This is the tune used, based on Rossini's William Tell Overture. They use the fanfare for the start of the race, and sometimes used to use the rest of the song for the victory parade. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALMuUah9Ex4

Wasn't it Pete Chapman who Tilbury had a scuffle with?

JB mentions that in one of his books. Apparently Gresh caught him one near his clods, and left a big bruise.

What about Neville Slee? Or was he an Aussie...

I thought he was born in Ipswich, a stones throw from Foxhall Stadium.

Hi Champion. The 1985 16 Lapper at Ipswich was held on Thursday 25th July, sponsored by The (Daily) Mirror, GM and Trevor Hedge Racing It was won overall by Kenny Carter, with Simon Wigg second and Preben Eriksen third.

I've been trying as well. It seems all the hotels and B&B's were booked within a few days of the date being announced. The nearest seem to be at least 20-30 miles away. I thought about staying at a Travelodge/Holiday Inn on th M4, (Newbury, family room £15 for the night!) but after doing the maths, Newbury is not even half way from here.