BOBBATH 466 Posted July 25, 2008 I'm sure many folks must recall the Russian bikes being stolen prior to the 72 WF-subsequently some British riders were charged -and I think convicted- of this dastardly crime. I know that Tony Clark(a tough character -was one)-anybody recall who else and what subsequently happened-anybody go to jail for that?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,935 Posted July 25, 2008 Think this has been discussed at least once.If you do a search i'm sure it will come up.Wasn't it Tony Clarkes brother as well? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOBBATH 466 Posted July 25, 2008 Think this has been discussed at least once.If you do a search i'm sure it will come up.Wasn't it Tony Clarkes brother as well? Hi Iris 123-did search but the only post that came up was mine-any help appreciated-by the way since its quarter to six in Canada it must be quarter to twelve in Germany-whaddya doing on the forum at this time of night!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,935 Posted July 25, 2008 Well i won't be here for much longer Found this thread.Tony Clarke.But i am sure there was a more in depth discussion about this on another thread.Haven't got the time now to search it out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOBBATH 466 Posted July 26, 2008 Thanx Iris-anybody else have anything on this?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martinmauger 584 Posted August 1, 2008 Seem to remember reading about another rider having a bike "mis-laid" during a World final at Wmebley and it turning up behind a hot dog stand; Briggo? Also an alledged financially-challenged rider who nonetheless progressed at quite a surprising rate was dealt a life-long ban and actually jailed for both stealing and receiving stolen speedway bikes and equipment, sometime in the late 1980's, I believe... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwoMinuteWarning 69 Posted August 1, 2008 Seem to remember reading about another rider having a bike "mis-laid" during a World final at Wmebley and it turning up behind a hot dog stand; Briggo? I think it was John Louis' spare bike that was found behind the hot-dog stand Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOBBATH 466 Posted August 1, 2008 Martin Mauger who was the financially challenged rider you were referring to? Was Mike Broadbanks involved in the Russian bike thing or is my memory playing tricks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martinmauger 584 Posted August 1, 2008 Thought it may could been Louis who lost his bike but my mind said Briggo for some reason. Dunno any more about the financially challenged rider as at that time, in the late 1980's, there wasn't any speedway in my area as Hull & Scunny were no more I just vaugely remember reading about it in MCN or somewhere like that. Not being able to find out anymore about the guy in question, though I'm pretty sure I didn't imagine it.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOBBATH 466 Posted August 1, 2008 Mystery deepens-perhaps Osama Bin Laden was around then too!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
