nigelb 6 Posted July 2, 2008 I don't want to be morbid but Backtrack had some great articles on seriously injured riders, but what about an in memoriam section? I so want to know more about Gary Peterson who was my first fave rider as a Wolves fan, and reading the Bobby Mac piece with the Vic Harding/Steve Weatherley crash brought a tear to my eye - we really need a 'let us not forget section, so many great guys we lost in the 70s and 80s on track, we all need to remember the ultimate sacrifice given in our entertainment. It seemed that we lost 2-3 riders every year globally during the backtrack years - so, so sad, thank goodness for greater use of the air fence!! RIP Gary - still loved, and never forgotten, thanks for the memories!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmartin 7 Posted July 2, 2008 I don't want to be morbid but Backtrack had some great articles on seriously injured riders, but what about an in memoriam section? I so want to know more about Gary Peterson who was my first fave rider as a Wolves fan, and reading the Bobby Mac piece with the Vic Harding/Steve Weatherley crash brought a tear to my eye - we really need a 'let us not forget section, so many great guys we lost in the 70s and 80s on track, we all need to remember the ultimate sacrifice given in our entertainment. It seemed that we lost 2-3 riders every year globally during the backtrack years - so, so sad, thank goodness for greater use of the air fence!! RIP Gary - still loved, and never forgotten, thanks for the memories!! A nice idea this. I think we should remember all Riders who have passed away in the service of the Sport we love. I can only re-iterate - thanks for the Memories. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedybee 295 Posted July 14, 2008 John Harrhy Would be interesting to read his views on speedway in the 70s, how his 1973 crash affected him given that some think he could have gone all the way to the top....as well as his recent attempt to buy Brandon when the Ochiltrees put it up for sale. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king 1,923 Posted July 14, 2008 Just read the latest Backtrack magazine and have to say that it is very good again, particularly enjoyed the Rod Haynes column. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmartin 7 Posted July 14, 2008 Just read the latest Backtrack magazine and have to say that it is very good again, particularly enjoyed the Rod Haynes column. So did I - didn't know that he almost signed for Sunderland in our disasterous final Season. Perhaps if he had - it MAY not have been our final Season. DAMN !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Milly 0 Posted July 15, 2008 Dunno if it's been done, but Rob Hollingworth would make a good article. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmartin 7 Posted July 15, 2008 Dunno if it's been done, but Rob Hollingworth would make a good article. What about Jim Wells, John Knock, Brian Whaley, Robin Adlington, The Bass Brothers, Joe Hughes, Tim and Tony Swales, The Templeton Brothers, The Beatons and Alan Mackie. Just a few more names to jog a few memories. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lake Bodom Comet 2 Posted August 19, 2008 (edited) How about Chris Bevan(ex-Workington & Barrow), Wayne Jackson(Workington) and Mark Dickinson(Workington/Barrow) for future 'You are on 2 Minutes' interviews?? Edited August 19, 2008 by Lake Bodom Comet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
salty 2,202 Posted August 26, 2008 What about a Collins Brothers special? Glad somebody reads my posts!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ljh 0 Posted August 28, 2008 So did I - didn't know that he almost signed for Sunderland in our disasterous final Season. Perhaps if he had - it MAY not have been our final Season. DAMN !! Hi Ian, only just seen your posting as I've been very busy recently. I'm not at all sure that the promotion up at Boldon park would have lasted any longer with my input as a rider even though it's nice of you to speculate, the side was fairly competant from the begining of that season as it contained a balanced cross section of team members. From what I heard from various sources at the time it appeared the new promoters vastly undercapitalised the business from day one, although their collective efforts weren't nearly enough to prevent lack of support from dropping dramatically causing the demise of the Stars. As I stated in the article it's such a pity teams like that always seem to go under because the track lent itself to good racing. If ever Sunderland were given a chance to emerge again for racing it would be interesting to see how a new promoter could drum up adequate support by actually diong some old fashioned PROMOTING ( remember that ) in the region. Regards Rod Haynes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmartin 7 Posted August 28, 2008 Hi Ian, only just seen your posting as I've been very busy recently. I'm not at all sure that the promotion up at Boldon park would have lasted any longer with my input as a rider even though it's nice of you to speculate, the side was fairly competant from the begining of that season as it contained a balanced cross section of team members. From what I heard from various sources at the time it appeared the new promoters vastly undercapitalised the business from day one, although their collective efforts weren't nearly enough to prevent lack of support from dropping dramatically causing the demise of the Stars. As I stated in the article it's such a pity teams like that always seem to go under because the track lent itself to good racing. If ever Sunderland were given a chance to emerge again for racing it would be interesting to see how a new promoter could drum up adequate support by actually diong some old fashioned PROMOTING ( remember that ) in the region. Regards Rod Haynes. Hi Rod Thank you very much for your kind reply. Please keep doing your pieces for Backtrack - I enjoy reading them very much. I do wish we could go back to the old days - upright two valves etc. Speedway was better then. There were accidents in those days but not as many as now. Tracks haven't changed that much from 1928 BUT the bikes are so much faster. Your articles bring back many memories. THANK YOU. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedwayTShirts 307 Posted August 29, 2008 Tommy Knudsen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian L 2 Posted September 8, 2008 (edited) Zenon Plech Andrew Silver Andy Galvin Barry Thomas Karl Fiala Paul Whittaker Laurie Etheridge Garry Tagg Daily Mirror / Volkswagen Grand Prix Durex Test Series Golden Greats Meeting Paul 'Jumpin' Johnson Briggo was still a top rider in the 70's Iwade Edited September 11, 2008 by Brian L Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trackman 3 Posted September 10, 2008 Bruce Cribb Regards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff. 2 Posted September 10, 2008 Bruce Cribb Regards. Already been done in issue 26 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
