BOBBATH 466 Posted January 15, 2008 The thread on waterden Road brought to mind Gerry- though primarily associated with Wimbledon wasn't he one of the ex NL riders who went to Hackney in 65 to help them compete in BL-anyone know if he is still around Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TigerTom 0 Posted January 15, 2008 The thread on waterden Road brought to mind Gerry- though primarily associated with Wimbledon wasn't he one of the ex NL riders who went to Hackney in 65 to help them compete in BL-anyone know if he is still around <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Gosh Bob he must be old by now. I remember him coming to ride against Sheffield as a kid and he looked old then! He used to have a brush cut in them days. Now we are the old guys Bob! Will you be coming to Paris Spedway this year? .....They hope to hve practices this year so I should get you kittted out and on a bike again! Tiger Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOBBATH 466 Posted January 15, 2008 Hold it with the"we must be old guys" Ton-hopefully will get to Paris this year-I recall Gerry's brush cut and I think he must have been the top heat leader for Hackney in 1965-just ahead of Colin Pratt and Roy Trigg.Anybody else out there in forumland,other than us Canadians, remember or know what has become of Gerry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedyguy 20 Posted January 15, 2008 Gosh Bob he must be old by now. I remember him coming to ride against Sheffield as a kid and he looked old then! He used to have a brush cut in them days. Now we are the old guys Bob! Will you be coming to Paris Spedway this year? .....They hope to hve practices this year so I should get you kittted out and on a bike again! Tiger Tom <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Gerry Jackson also rode for Rayleigh and I believe his father was a pioneer Wembley rider? I think his name was Jack Jackson. http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/oldtimespeedway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frigbo 518 Posted January 15, 2008 He'll be 81 if he's still about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
born_2b_mad 0 Posted January 16, 2008 I seem to remember that when he retired from Speedway he took up working with Royal Mail and was a postman in Sunbury-on-Thames (just down the road from me). Also recall that he passed away not so long ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spinkox 37 Posted January 16, 2008 I seem to remember that when he retired from Speedway he took up working with Royal Mail and was a postman in Sunbury-on-Thames (just down the road from me). Also recall that he passed away not so long ago. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Almost correct. - After speedway he was working from a little shed in his back garden doing speedway engine tuning for many riders including Barry Briggs. I think he got frustrated after a while with his pressure of work - as you always have to say yes to meet riders' deadlines. I think he was also frustrated by the quality of the workmanship of the brand new (2 valve) engines coming from the Jawa factory. Quite a few riders had new engines rebuilt before using them. He also used to say some of the new parts were so badly machined they were partly worn out when they arrived. He suddenly decided - that's it - and went for a non pressure job (postman) and gave up his valuable skills. I recall my father seeing him riding to work on a moped wearng a tatty much-used speedway helmet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,101 Posted January 16, 2008 Gerry Jackson also rode for Rayleigh and I believe his father was a pioneer Wembley rider? I think his name was Jack Jackson. http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/oldtimespeedway <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes, he rode for Wembley from 1929 - 1932. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHALEWAY69 17 Posted January 16, 2008 I seem to remember that when he retired from Speedway he took up working with Royal Mail and was a postman in Sunbury-on-Thames (just down the road from me). Also recall that he passed away not so long ago. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sadly Gerry passed away in 1997 after a long illness. he was renowned for his tuning skills with a preference for the Jap. Tony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
star ghost 7 Posted January 16, 2008 I thought Gerry started in Speedway at Rayleigh Weir stadium. He had some great matches for Wimbledon where he was used as a second string to the Bob Andrews, Cyril Brine, Ron How & Ronnie Moore line-up. Gerry and Cyril Maidment made the team a really strong outfit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOBBATH 466 Posted January 16, 2008 Sorry to hear Gerry has passed-anyone know when he retired-I know he was with Hackney in both 65 and 66-after that not sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frigbo 518 Posted January 16, 2008 Sorry to hear Gerry has passed-anyone know when he retired-I know he was with Hackney in both 65 and 66-after that not sure. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> He rode for Hackney in 1967 too before retiring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oddfossengen 1 Posted February 9, 2008 (edited) Yes, he rode for Wembley from 1929 - 1932. i may be wrong but i belive his father was the pre war leicester and england rider syd jackson who is buried in my local church at boldre hants he has two other sons both of whom are sucessful estate agents this story was co oberated by peter lipscombe of v.s.m when i met him. Edited February 9, 2008 by oddfossengen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
star ghost 7 Posted February 9, 2008 I always understood Gerry's dad was Jack Jackson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oddfossengen 1 Posted February 11, 2008 I always understood Gerry's dad was Jack Jacksonyou maybe right but peter lipscombe seemed fairly certain but we all make mistakes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
