Guest Posted May 13, 2020 (edited) In 1948 because the Olympic Games included events at the Empire Stadium, Wembley, the speedway team staged a series of home matches at Wimbledon. I cannot seem to trace thees on the SPEEDWAY RESEARCHER website.I would like to know if Wembley raced four or six 'home' matches at Plough Lane please. Also, if possible classified results. Thank you. Edited May 13, 2020 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BL65 655 Posted May 13, 2020 (edited) 22 minutes ago, gustix said: In 1948 because the Olympic Games included events at the Empire Stadium, Wembley, the speedway team staged a series of home matches at Wimbledon. I cannot seem to trace thees on the SPEEDWAY RESEARCHER website.I would like to know if Wembley raced four or six 'home' matches at Plough Lane please. Also, if possible classified results. Thank you. The results are on the Wembley file on the Researcher website, (mainly) identified for example as follows: Thursday 29th April 1948 Wimbledon Stadium, London* Wembley Lions 52 Belle Vue Aces 31 (National League Division One) There were 17 Wembley home meetings staged at Plough Lane, plus the 'Wembley' World Championship qualifying round. Edited May 13, 2020 by BL65 Information added Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 13, 2020 7 minutes ago, BL65 said: The results are on the Wembley file on the Researcher website, (mainly) identified for example as follows: Thursday 29th April 1948 Wimbledon Stadium, London* Wembley Lions 52 Belle Vue Aces 31 (National League Division One) I think there were 17 Wembley home meetings staged at Plough Lane. Thank you BL65. A possibility you mention of Wembley having !7 'home' matches at Plough Lane. I wonder how I thought it was only six? I will again try the SPEEDWAY RESEARCHER for the match details/results but never seem to get a good response/link with the website. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BL65 655 Posted May 13, 2020 8 minutes ago, gustix said: Thank you BL65. A possibility you mention of Wembley having !7 'home' matches at Plough Lane. I wonder how I thought it was only six? I will again try the SPEEDWAY RESEARCHER for the match details/results but never seem to get a good response/link with the website. I edited my post as you were replying. I counted the number to confirm 17 plus the WCQR. Wembley were able to go back home for the meeting on 2nd September. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andout 649 Posted May 13, 2020 15 minutes ago, BL65 said: I edited my post as you were replying. I counted the number to confirm 17 plus the WCQR. Wembley were able to go back home for the meeting on 2nd September. Yes its all there.... http://www.speedwayresearcher.org.uk/wembley1948.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 13, 2020 Norman Parker, Wimbledon captain, 1946 to early 1950s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 13, 2020 (edited) Benny Kaufman, the 1937 USA National champion, rode for Wimbledon in 1938. The following season Rider Control sent him to Southampton. My apologies for the poor photo quality. Edited May 13, 2020 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 13, 2020 1931 - when Australia and Wimbledon's 'Cyclone' Billy Lamont won the 'world title!' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 15, 2020 The action style of Wimbledon captain Norman Parker, 1946-1953, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,098 Posted May 15, 2020 Norman Parker was a very special rider. I think it therefore goes without saying that anyone named after him must be very special too.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,918 Posted May 16, 2020 8 hours ago, norbold said: Norman Parker was a very special rider. I think it therefore goes without saying that anyone named after him must be very special too.... Guess you are lucky your parents favourite rider wasn’t ‘Crusty’ Pye or Digger Pugh or even Pee Wee Cullum 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,098 Posted May 16, 2020 27 minutes ago, iris123 said: Guess you are lucky your parents favourite rider wasn’t ‘Crusty’ Pye or Digger Pugh or even Pee Wee Cullum It wouldn't have mattered. It was my brother who named me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 16, 2020 Can any forum member provide more details in regard to this photo please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,098 Posted May 16, 2020 28 minutes ago, gustix said: Can any forum member provide more details in regard to this photo please? What more details do you require other than those already in the comments section? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,711 Posted May 16, 2020 1 hour ago, norbold said: What more details do you require other than those already in the comments section? I knew i recognised that face. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
