TonyMac 720 Posted June 30, 2005 Issue 50 – Volume 13 No.2 – Summer 2005 Mike Broadbank – the Red Devil who cheated death Yes, that’s definitely Broadbank without the ‘s’, as Mike confirms. Our main five-page interview covers Broady’s splendid racing career with Wembley, Swindon, Stoke, Hackney and Crayford. Mike looks back on good times and bad, including a badly broken thigh and, in the early 60s, a near brush with death when he was hospitalised with pneumonia. Max Grosskreutz Part two of our fascinating interview with the former Australian Test captain, who reflects on his days as promoter at Norwich as well as another track comeback and the crash that ultimately brought about his retirement. Bill Longley and Ray Harris Special tribute to two old favourites who passed away recently. Diminutive Bill Longley, who made a big impression at New Cross, and Ray Harris, a Provincial League star with Stoke. Local Derbies Top columnist Dave Lanning laments the demise of the local derby and recalls one particularly pulsating London cup clash between Wimbledon and West Ham in 1965. Your Hero VSM readers name their own all-time favourites – and why. There are some familiar names among them, including Ove Fundin, Peter Craven, Graham Warren and Ken McKinlay, plus Clive Featherby and Ernie Rawlins. This is a new, regular feature, so why not tell us about your hero? Exeter – Ivan Mauger fighting! Part two of our look back at events at the County Ground, including a crazy night when Ivan Mauger visited with Provincial League Newcastle and ended up fighting with fans on the terraces! Plus Falcons’ wild men, Chris Blewitt and Chris Julian. ‘Pedlar’ Palmer Maintaining a link with speedway’s post-war glory days, Ernest ‘Pedlar’ Palmer, who starred for Long Eaton, is still enjoying the sport as a supporter at Sheffield. England’s 1955 Test winners An evocative centre spread picture of the ’55 Test team prior to their second Test against Australasia at Wembley. Freddie Williams made home track knowledge count to score 17 points. Mike Tams Profiling the man who rode for Southampton in the early 50s and who did so much to establish speedway in Canada. Collectors’ World Nick Barber is back with his regular column for memorabilia connoisseurs, including tips about items from the 1930s period. Chequered Flag Includes a tribute to the late Buddy Fuller. Plus…Ian Hoskins, Eric Linden, your letters and the new VSM Book Club, where you can order a wide range of books about vintage speedway direct from VSM… Enjoy! ------------------------------ It costs only £11.20 per year (4 issues) to subscribe in the UK. You can sign up online at http://www.retro-speedway.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,106 Posted July 8, 2005 Local DerbiesTop columnist Dave Lanning laments the demise of the local derby and recalls one particularly pulsating London cup clash between Wimbledon and West Ham in 1965. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Read the full account of this match in the forthcoming norbold/falcace masterpiece Speedway's Classic Meetings, which includes memories of the match from Dave Lanning, Malcolm Simmons and Reg Trott. Thank you for the opportunity to plug the book, tmc. I will add that I found VSM 50 to be an excellent issue. One of the best so far. Full of interest. Good balance between the different eras. If you haven't done so alreadyI would urge everyone to subscribe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
