Halifordukesfan 60 Posted January 25, 2013 While watching a recent programme about Sid James, a brief clip was shown featuring him in the above film from 1949, but more interesting was the obvious roar of speedway in the background. Further digging indeed found the film was actually based around speedway in the late 1930s. Filming was at New Cross speedway, so if you fancy a little nostalgia, in B/W of course,before the season gets underway, then it's easy to find on youtube and only lasts 1hour38mins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,935 Posted January 25, 2013 Really?That is amazing!!!Wonder if there are any other films or tv programmes featuring speedway? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deano 1,318 Posted January 25, 2013 sarcasm, the lowest form of wit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,935 Posted January 25, 2013 Yup.Cut me right down.......as it is i reckon there might be a thread on the subject for every minute of the film.And i think it states in the forum rules to do a search before starting a thread incase the subject has already been done to death a hundred times before (sarcastic smiley) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted January 25, 2013 As I remember it, the film was really giving an anti-speedway message. It was interesting to see old races, but other than that it wasn't a pleasant film. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billybikespeedway 75 Posted January 25, 2013 I dont Think There was any film footage, but I do Believe a Speedway rider Stayed at The Crossroads motel , Years Ago Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Potter 2 109 Posted January 25, 2013 Plus in Coronation St and Eastender Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted January 25, 2013 Watch for Compo pulling his scarf up at the starting gate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadders 4,134 Posted January 25, 2013 Watch for Compo pulling his scarf up at the starting gate. Bill Owen was s'posed to be playing the part of an Aussie speedway rider, but you wouldn't have known with that accent!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andrewrunagall 35 Posted January 26, 2013 There was that episode of CHiPs which was based around the 1982 World Championship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skodaman 192 Posted January 27, 2013 There was that episode of CHiPs which was based around the 1982 World Championship. And dont forget that Bruce Penhall appeared in Chips Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted January 27, 2013 And dont forget that Bruce Penhall appeared in Chips And that it became extremely boring, as every episode was just the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 0 Posted January 27, 2013 There was a poster for Newcastle Speedway on Byker Grove about 15 years ago as well. I'd normally say it's not relevant as it's so old but it's more current than One a Jolly Swagman :/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted January 27, 2013 There was a poster for Newcastle Speedway on Byker Grove about 15 years ago as well. I'd normally say it's not relevant as it's so old but it's more current than One a Jolly Swagman :/ Ah - but it's still a much better Film than 'Eating Dust' - isn't it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Stadia 1,064 Posted January 27, 2013 And Sid Owen (no not one of the famous speedway dynasty) aka Ricky Butcher, was training as a speedway rider in Eastenders, circa 1980's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
