Parsloes 1928 nearly 495 Posted April 12, 2008 Chatting the other day to Chris Hunt and his parents about Chris' early Milton Keynes appearances; and I found to my surprise, that I had seen him ride for the Knights not just at Crayford but once at Rye House in the NL match there in 1983! I notice from the prog. for that match (17/7/83) that the number seven for the Rockets was one Kerry Gray who scored eight, paid nine. Can't say I remember this rider's name at all: though a good score in this match clearly. Anyone have any more details..?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryn 413 Posted April 12, 2008 Chatting the other day to Chris Hunt and his parents about Chris' early Milton Keynes appearances; and I found to my surprise, that I had seen him ride for the Knights not just at Crayford but once at Rye House in the NL match there in 1983! I notice from the prog. for that match (17/7/83) that the number seven for the Rockets was one Kerry Gray who scored eight, paid nine. Can't say I remember this rider's name at all: though a good score in this match clearly. Anyone have any more details..?? From memory (and at MY age, IOW, Poole, Swindon & Arena this week and this time in the morn you'll realise that said memory is not THAT great Parsnips old fruit!) I seem to remember Kerry was an Aussie who tried his luck over here. Bryn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenryW 1,178 Posted April 12, 2008 The brain hasn't completely gone, Bryn, there was definately an Australian called Kerry Gray racing with Rye back then. Some Wolverhampton fans might remember him as well....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wessex Wanderer 148 Posted April 12, 2008 I think he was a regular for the Rockets that season. An Australian who was an effective point scorer at NL level. Quick check of my records shows him scoring 11+3 (7 rides) for the Rockets on his only appearance at Weymouth (6 September). Not sure if he returned to the UK in subsequent seasons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mervjankefanclub 48 Posted April 12, 2008 I think he was a regular for the Rockets that season. An Australian who was an effective point scorer at NL level. Quick check of my records shows him scoring 11+3 (7 rides) for the Rockets on his only appearance at Weymouth (6 September). Not sure if he returned to the UK in subsequent seasons. i think he appeared a couple of months into the 83 season and returned for the start of 84 WW i am sure he rode at blantyre for the rockets that year as far as i can remember he was a decent rider who never returned after the 84 season i think he may have suffered an injury not sure how serious though maybe a sparklers fan out there can fill us in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevH 257 Posted April 12, 2008 Kerry Gray rode 23 matches for Rye House in '83, and 26 in '84. He also made one appearance for Sheffield in '83 and three for Cradley and one for Wolverhampton in '84. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerblade 221 Posted April 12, 2008 The brain hasn't completely gone, Bryn, there was definately an Australian called Kerry Gray racing with Rye back then. Some Wolverhampton fans might remember him as well....... Oh yes.................. I know of one who remembers him for his contribution to the victory over Cradley Heath in 1984 just after the Wolves had re-opened. I'm guessing that's the reason for the "angry" smiley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parsloes 1928 nearly 495 Posted April 13, 2008 Oh yes.................. I know of one who remembers him for his contribution to the victory over Cradley Heath in 1984 just after the Wolves had re-opened. I'm guessing that's the reason for the "angry" smiley Go on - pray tell..??!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerblade 221 Posted April 14, 2008 Go on - pray tell..??!! It was Henry W who included the angry smiley after a statement about him riding for Wolverhampton, so I was just guessing that Henry is/was a Cradley fan, that's all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,106 Posted April 15, 2008 Chatting the other day to Chris Hunt and his parents about Chris' early Milton Keynes appearances; and I found to my surprise, that I had seen him ride for the Knights not just at Crayford but once at Rye House in the NL match there in 1983! I notice from the prog. for that match (17/7/83) that the number seven for the Rockets was one Kerry Gray who scored eight, paid nine. Can't say I remember this rider's name at all: though a good score in this match clearly. Anyone have any more details..?? Now if you'd invested in a book called "70 Years of Rye House Speedway" you would have found out all you wanted to know.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenryW 1,178 Posted April 15, 2008 It was Henry W who included the angry smiley after a statement about him riding for Wolverhampton, so I was just guessing that Henry is/was a Cradley fan, that's all. I was indeed a Cradley fan back in the old days...Nothing worse than Wolves getting one over them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parsloes 1928 nearly 495 Posted April 15, 2008 Now if you'd invested in a book called "70 Years of Rye House Speedway" you would have found out all you wanted to know.... Sorry, I give all my money to Jeff Scott!!! I can offer you a lift, though..!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,106 Posted April 15, 2008 (edited) No! Anything but that!!! Take all my books for nothing... They're yours! Edited April 15, 2008 by norbold Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyclone 943 Posted April 15, 2008 Remember seeing Kerry Gray ride against Monarchs at Rye House and was impressed by his performance. However was even more impressed by his after race wheelie when he clapped his hands together at the apex and still stayed in control. ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westhamboy66 599 Posted June 7, 2008 Yes kerry did two seasons at Rye. Hampered by a hand injury but had a nice exciting style and I for one was sorry that he didn't do more seasons here. Kerry Gray, Glen Baxter and Trevor O'brien three entertaining Aussies that graced hoddesdon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
