colinc1968 7 Posted May 9, 2013 Who do you think were the underrated ipswich riders from the past for me it has to be kevin jolly and kevin teager to very good riders who i watched many times race and i also had the pleasure of knowing kevin teager on a personal level Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratton 1,491 Posted May 10, 2013 Preben Eriksen ( a bit dirty) Georg Hack,Nigel Flatman,Tommy Johansson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted May 10, 2013 Personally I thought Tony Davey was underrated at the time. I though he was a terrific Rider. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,984 Posted May 10, 2013 Think i am right in saying Kevin Teager has moved to germany and is still riding on grass or longtrack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,092 Posted May 10, 2013 Didn't know that... Nice guy, Kevin, and his mechanic, Steve. I always felt that Mike Lanham never received full credit for his efforts, probably because he was in such a solid team. Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Ernest Holland 2 Posted May 10, 2013 agree with white knight about tony davey john berry in his book said if not for the bad hand injury he would have as good/better than tiger louis and billy sanders Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colinc1968 7 Posted May 10, 2013 Yes Kevin is still riding in Germany and by all accounts he is doing very well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colinc1968 7 Posted May 10, 2013 Jermery Doncaster was another good rider for Ipswich Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
25yearfan 476 Posted May 11, 2013 Guys like Mike Lanham, Ted Howego and Nigel Flatman were far better riders than they've been given credit for. Its just they were in such a good team at the time that they quite often went under the radar somewhat! Kevin Teager was a good 2nd Division rider who was loyal to the Witches but was never quite good enough to warrant a regular place in the team. The fact he dropped down into 3rd division racing when in his late 30's/early 40's and was a good heatleader shows how good he was. Hes still riding now and doing well in veteran events which is another example of his very good riding abilities. Shrimp Davey could have pushed for a world title win but for the bad injuries and maybe not wanting it as much as he could have done which was largely due to these horrific injuries! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 11, 2013 Kevin Teager was a good 2nd Division rider who was loyal to the Witches but was never quite good enough to warrant a regular place in the team. The fact he dropped down into 3rd division racing when in his late 30's/early 40's and was a good heatleader shows how good he was. Hes still riding now and doing well in veteran events which is another example of his very good riding abilities. I last saw Kevin Teager at Wimbledon - not in his speedway days there - but racing a Stock Rod to winning effect in non-contact class racing. That must have been at least four years ago. I don't think he drives any more? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavan 5,050 Posted May 12, 2013 Always remember watching Ben Howe as a youngster mascot and he was sensational. Moved into the team and was brilliant initially but career dipped alarmingly never fulfilled his potential to me. Riders i liked to watch and in some cases under rated Dean Standing Craig Hyde Sam Tesar (not Vladimar Kinder who came with him) Also when i was young i used to watch the juniors and hoped they would go on to something riders like Robbie Fuller, Lawrie Bloomfield and latterly Darrren Fitch and Emerson Fairweather.Any ideas on what happened to those guys? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 12, 2013 Always remember watching Ben Howe as a youngster mascot and he was sensational. Moved into the team and was brilliant initially but career dipped alarmingly never fulfilled his potential to me. Riders i liked to watch and in some cases under rated Dean Standing Craig Hyde Sam Tesar (not Vladimar Kinder who came with him) Also when i was young i used to watch the juniors and hoped they would go on to something riders like Robbie Fuller, Lawrie Bloomfield and latterly Darrren Fitch and Emerson Fairweather.Any ideas on what happened to those guys? I think Emerson Fairweather switched to small oval car racing - not sure either if it was contact or non-contact raing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WembleyLion 413 Posted May 12, 2013 I also agree Mike Lanham was somewhat over-shadowed. I remember Tim Hunt's early days and he looked very promising. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colinc1968 7 Posted May 12, 2013 I'd forgot about Nigel flatman and Mick lanham !!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
