Barrycuda 184 Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) For those with memories of Custom House West Ham. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDpoHFZuVLM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Yma-qc9vGU For those with memories of Hyde Road Manchester the Belle Vue Aces. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tyd3bN6PGxE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCGmLcq5c6s Edited March 4, 2015 by Barrycuda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
customhouseregular 1,651 Posted March 4, 2015 For those with memories of Custom House West Ham. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDpoHFZuVLM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Yma-qc9vGU For those with memories of Hyde Road Manchester the Belle Vue Aces. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tyd3bN6PGxE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCGmLcq5c6s Thank you Mr. Cuda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sommelier 1,118 Posted March 4, 2015 For those with memories of Custom House West Ham. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDpoHFZuVLM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Yma-qc9vGU For those with memories of Hyde Road Manchester the Belle Vue Aces. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tyd3bN6PGxE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCGmLcq5c6s Some fab footage, thanks for the link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EnglishRoundabout 1,752 Posted March 4, 2015 Hackney was one of my favourite tracks i ever went to,under Silver Friday at eight was a decent night out.Death trap has been mentioned but surely Exeter was as dangerous? all tracks were dangerous.And alot of the tracks that were run were old fashioned stadiums that were run down even Wimbledon looked dangerous Exeter was the scariest track i ever went to.A very fast track exciting and i enjoyed my every visit, as i did at the great Shay again that was a very fast circuit. Have to agree Sid. The Shay was superb, but saw Mike Keen badly injured there. Equally, riders like Geoff Bouchard who were prepared to put their back wheel in the dirt would succeed. Think I saw Geoff score 16 points there one Saturday night in the 70's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robert72 845 Posted March 4, 2015 Hackney was very dangerous,I think there were 4 riders who died on that track and many seriously injured. It's frightening to think what it would be like with todays bikes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldace 1,678 Posted March 5, 2015 Hackney was very dangerous,I think there were 4 riders who died on that track and many seriously injured. It's frightening to think what it would be like with todays bikes. I can recall 5 deaths at Hackney. Dusty Haigh was killed there in the 30s but between 1972 and 1989 it claimed Allan Clegg, Vic Harding, Denny Pyeatt and Paul Muchene. A shockingly dangerous track, even by the much lower standards of the time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
customhouseregular 1,651 Posted March 5, 2015 This is turning in to something of a morbid subject, but now that it has been raised does anyone know if Hackney holds the very dubious record for track fatalities. We all know speedway is dangerous but statistics like those above bring things to stark reality. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldace 1,678 Posted March 5, 2015 This is turning in to something of a morbid subject, but now that it has been raised does anyone know if Hackney holds the very dubious record for track fatalities. We all know speedway is dangerous but statistics like those above bring things to stark reality. In the UK, very likely, but the Sydney Showgrounds must have claimed many many more lives Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 5, 2015 This is turning in to something of a morbid subject, but now that it has been raised does anyone know if Hackney holds the very dubious record for track fatalities. We all know speedway is dangerous but statistics like those above bring things to stark reality. If that is where you feel a need to make research, this website could provide the answers you seek: http://speedwayinmemoriam.yolasite.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry 1,319 Posted March 5, 2015 I can recall 5 deaths at Hackney. Dusty Haigh was killed there in the 30s but between 1972 and 1989 it claimed Allan Clegg, Vic Harding, Denny Pyeatt and Paul Muchene. A shockingly dangerous track, even by the much lower standards of the time What a ridiculous statement. Dusty Haigh and Paul Muchene fell and were hit by the following rider which could happen on any track. I don't know what happened with Allan Clegg although I believe it was a Saturday training school accident. I don't hold with all this 'dangerous track' talk. It was a well prepared racers track which favoured the brave and produced great racing week in and week out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
customhouseregular 1,651 Posted March 5, 2015 If that is where you feel a need to make research, this website could provide the answers you seek: http://speedwayinmemoriam.yolasite.com/ I certainly do not feel a need...I was merely picking up on a subject raised by another. For me, one death is one death too many. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 5, 2015 (edited) What a ridiculous statement. Dusty Haigh and Paul Muchene fell and were hit by the following rider which could happen on any track. I don't know what happened with Allan Clegg although I believe it was a Saturday training school accident. I don't hold with all this 'dangerous track' talk. It was a well prepared racers track which favoured the brave and produced great racing week in and week out. Speedway deaths are always a tragedy and to mourn those who die is right. But there is a need to differentiate in regard to their happening - was the track directly to blame or was the tragedy as a result of a racing accident? Edited March 5, 2015 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
customhouseregular 1,651 Posted March 5, 2015 If a rider lost control and hit a stanchion or pit gate, the track is to blame. If a rider hits a rut and crashes in to another rider, the track is to blame. On a smooth track with an impact absorbing fence, any accidents are racing accidents. Am I being too simplistic?. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry 1,319 Posted March 5, 2015 Speedway deaths are always a tragedy and to mourn those who die is right. But there is a need to differentiate in regard to their happening - was the track directly to blame or was the tragedy as a result of a racing accident? From what I remember of Paul Muchenes accident he slid off and unfortunately the rider following was a very inexperienced junior named Nick Floyd, who was so shook up the poor lad retired soon after. I remember the following week a rider falling off inches in front of Barry Thomas who miraculously managed to lay his bike down and avoid him, and thinking if only Paul had had a more experienced rider behind he would still be with us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hebbs 29 Posted March 5, 2015 In the UK, very likely, but the Sydney Showgrounds must have claimed many many more lives Using the link from gustix Hackney & Norwich have the joint most fatalities in the UK at 5 each. Worldwide Sydney Royale 16 & Sydney Sportsground 8 (not sure if these 2 venues are the same), Rzeszow (Poland) 9, Claremont Perth 8, Brisbane 7. As a Hackney regular in the mid seventies I have to say the racing was great with many lines, and it is probably my favourite track. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
