stevehone 3,428 Posted February 16, 2003 Even the end of season fun and games seems to have stopped in British speedway... was always a laugh having flour and egg fights, mechanic races etc.... what happened to fun in the sport? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svg2 0 Posted February 16, 2003 A sad fact, the fun does seem to have gone as we remember it, it all seems commercially orientated these days, but then I think that is true of all sport now, its money first enjoyment second. Even the end of season fun and games seems to have stopped in British speedway... was always a laugh having flour and egg fights, mechanic races etc.... what happened to fun in the sport? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shazzybird 10 Posted February 17, 2003 For me the fun turned to horror @ Canterbury end of season .... when some clever person decided to rather than throw flour went into the garage out the back of the main stand and grab handful of powder (which was used for lining the gate) and throw it in my Uncles' face... result was he ended up in Kent & Canterbury Hospital and had to walk around like Roy Orbison for weeks on end not knowing whether his eyes would ever be right again. Fortunately his eyesight was fine after a while. Other than that the end of season "Frolics" were always fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marty 0 Posted February 17, 2003 Hi All Hey Steve,you mentioned about going across the road to Sainsburys to ring the track. I can remember the swimming pool, is that where Sainsburys is now?? At the time when I new Jonnie & being young I never really new much about him. But as I got older & read more about him you realise how lucky you were to know him. Even found an old photo of him & me at a presintation night, that I didn`t know I had. Cheers Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,428 Posted February 17, 2003 when some clever person decided to rather than throw flour went into the garage out the back of the main stand and grab handful of powder (which was used for lining the gate) and throw it in my Uncles' face... result was he ended up in Kent & Canterbury Hospital and had to walk around like Roy Orbison for weeks on end not knowing whether his eyes would ever be right again. What year was that Shazz as I can remember either it happening or someone telling me about it? S'pose it was probably you telling me at end of season whilst threatening you with a handful of something Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevH 257 Posted February 17, 2003 you mentioned about going across the road to Sainsburys to ring the track. I can remember the swimming pool, is that where Sainsburys is now?? No Marty, the swimming pool is next to Sainsburys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Addy 1 Posted February 17, 2003 Now you know why you got wet, every time you went shopping, Marty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marty 0 Posted February 18, 2003 At least the fish was fresh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest cheetahhawk Posted February 18, 2003 A sad fact, the fun does seem to have gone as we remember it, it all seems commercially orientated these days, but then I think that is true of all sport now, its money first enjoyment second. So it's a good job that we have the forum so we can still have a bit of fun even if the powers that be disapprove Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mini 4 Posted February 18, 2003 they still do the flour, egg, water bomb thing at workington, they even handcuffed Kake N and tipped a load of freezing cold water over his head last year! the speeches are pretty funny cause most of them are caked in allsorts! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shazzybird 10 Posted February 18, 2003 What year was that Shazz as I can remember either it happening or someone telling me about it? S'pose it was probably you telling me at end of season whilst threatening you with a handful of something The year you had your arms in plaster at the dinner/dance, you probably saw him walking around with his dark glasses on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 3 Posted February 18, 2003 We had some "fun and frolics at the end of 2000 season at Rye, flour, water etc, riders being thrown into puddles, in 2001, i recall a "reverse race"...no i haven't spelt it wrong, but a race that was with all 14 riders from the meeting plus a few second halvers, raced the wrong way round the track, hence no real sliding coz the footrest was in the way! and won by Peter Boast of Boston. but i didn't see Mr Silver de-robed of his trousers like they used to at Hackney back in the eighties, but then thats probably a good thing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hebbs 29 Posted February 19, 2003 The fun and frolics wasn't always reserved for the end of seasson only. I can remember a donkey race round Arlington, must have been 1969 or 1970, between Dave Lanning & Johnie Hoskins. Can't remember who won! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,090 Posted September 30, 2019 16 1/2 years on, and does anyone in British speedway still have the last night fun and games? In fact, does anyone still have fun at British speedway? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,106 Posted September 30, 2019 Well done, Chunky. You've broken Gustix's record. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
