Guest headmixer Posted July 2, 2003 I've read all about the best rider ever and can't help but notice that most are foreign riders. Who (in your opinion) was or is the best British rider? Pete Collins, Malc Simmons, John Louis and Mike Lee would all feature in my best ever list. You can tell when I was watching the most from this list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatface 2,554 Posted July 2, 2003 The best I have seen would have to be Peter Collins, but I'm sure there will be a pretty convincing case for the other PC - Peter Craven. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian H 0 Posted July 2, 2003 Definitely Peter Craven, bearing in mind the opposition he had to race - Briggo, Ronnie Moore, Ove Fundin ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shazzybird 10 Posted July 2, 2003 Michael Lee, Malcolm Simmonds, Dave Jessup, John Louis, Gordon Kennett, Simon Wigg, Kenny Carter, Peter Collins, and my Uncle Ted although not in the same league as the rest I loved him then and love him now (well, ya never know who's reading d'ya ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevH 257 Posted July 2, 2003 I've read your post three times Shazzy, but still can't find where you've hidden Mark Loram's name ;-) Peter Collins wins this thread hands down (imo) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Custom House Kid 45 Posted July 2, 2003 I've read your post three times Shazzy, but still can't find where you've hidden Mark Loram's name ;-) Peter Collins wins this thread hands down (imo) :? Jack Parker,Tom Farndon,Peter Craven :!: no one since Peter Collins :!: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,109 Posted July 3, 2003 I'm with you CHK, though Michael Lee might have made it if he hadn't gone off the rails. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shazzybird 10 Posted July 3, 2003 I've read your post three times Shazzy, but still can't find where you've hidden Mark Loram's name ;-) Well to be honest Kev, I would have put Marks' name first on the list, (You know I would ) as this is in the "Years Gone By" I thought it best to just stick with the heros of my Childhood. Rest assured though in a few years time I will add Mark to my all time heros' list I was even tempted to squeeze him in just before Uncs' name but someone would bound to have picked up on that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,429 Posted July 3, 2003 King Kenny Carter.... class talent on a bike and a great character Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatface 2,554 Posted July 3, 2003 Not that can of worms again......... :roll: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lioness 1,454 Posted July 3, 2003 not this time falcace....its best ever riders and anything else WILL be moderated :twisted: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,429 Posted July 3, 2003 the very reason i added the 'on a bike' bit. i've had enough of people slating him, but i am talking speedway talent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dominator Posted July 3, 2003 Has to be King Kenny during the time I have been a speedway addict. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bee 1 Posted July 5, 2003 Oh come on... No brainer! Nigel Booocock look at his record over a great number of years - 17 at Coventry. England International and Captain. OK Never World Champion, but a great rider, with a great record. Of course Peter Craven would be up there too, sadly his career ended so tragically. The other PC as well was a great crowd pleaser and a World Champion. But, Booey outlast them all in terms of overall performances at league and International level. He won WTC medals as well, and would have been British Champion more than once had the Kiwi's not been in the race too! Just my opinion. Mike Lee and Kenny Carter! Sorry no. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shazzybird 10 Posted July 5, 2003 Mike Lee and Kenny Carter! Sorry no. Not sure on the above statement :? :!: On the track excellent riders but personal lives nothing to do with us :!: and just because they didn't ride for Coventry isn't a good enough reason not to rate them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
