chunky 6,018 Posted September 30, 2019 4 hours ago, norbold said: Well done, Chunky. You've broken Gustix's record. Thank you so much! If anyone noticed, it was going to be you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOBBATH 466 Posted October 7, 2019 I always recall the "Grand Fireworks Displays " after the last meeting of the meeting. Great fun in those days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midland Red 2,383 Posted October 7, 2019 Brandon always staged a donkey race (“one lap, carrot start”) plus rider interviews and fireworks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,055 Posted October 7, 2019 They always burned Johnnie Hoskins' hat at New Cross (and every other track he promoted!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Split 176 Posted October 7, 2019 I recall an end-of-season mechanics race at Wimbledon where the time was printed in the programme as hours ...... minutes ...... seconds...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auntie doris 2,333 Posted October 9, 2019 On 10/7/2019 at 10:39 AM, norbold said: They always burned Johnnie Hoskins' hat at New Cross (and every other track he promoted!) Hope he wasn't wearing it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,241 Posted October 11, 2019 Seem to recall that Dave Lanning was deposited in the well that was a feature of Arlington by the young "Eagles?' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spinkox 37 Posted October 13, 2019 Penny farthing at Eastbourne - around 1970 - one of the riders broke collar bone falling off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Knowle 51 Posted October 17, 2019 The problem nowadays for many tracks is that with the play-off scenario you may not know which is going to be your last meeting. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites