steve roberts 9,246 Posted December 7, 2015 At my place of work, yesterday, I got talking to some tourists from Birmingham who had travelled to York via Parry's International Coaches. We had an interesting chat (they were none speedway fans) but were aware that the signage on the side of the coach stated that 'Parry's International' were team sponsors of Wolverhampton Speedway. Dave Parry was apparently on the coach so I told said visitors to impress upon him that they knew that he once rode for Crewe and Crayford and was responsible for introducing Hans Nielsen to British speedway! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple.H. 1,986 Posted December 8, 2015 (edited) Crewe and Crayford Is it possible to ride for 2 such different tracks nowadays Edited December 8, 2015 by Triple.H. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted December 9, 2015 Crewe and Crayford Is it possible to ride for 2 such different tracks nowadays I guess it must be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sotonian 610 Posted December 9, 2015 Berwick and Plymouth would be a modern equivalent. Has anyone ridden for both of these teams? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedibee 3,091 Posted December 9, 2015 At my place of work, yesterday, I got talking to some tourists from Birmingham who had travelled to York via Parry's International Coaches. We had an interesting chat (they were none speedway fans) but were aware that the signage on the side of the coach stated that 'Parry's International' were team sponsors of Wolverhampton Speedway. Dave Parry was apparently on the coach so I told said visitors to impress upon him that they knew that he once rode for Crewe and Crayford and was responsible for introducing Hans Nielsen to British speedway! I think Parry's are finished this year , I read an article that said the company was being sold . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Flag 454 Posted December 9, 2015 I think Parry's are finished this year , I read an article that said the company was being sold . Think you will find he had a change of heart after pleas from customers not to sell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple.H. 1,986 Posted December 9, 2015 I thought Crewe was a huge track probably a lot bigger than Berwick Didn't a rider set the fastest average speed there many moons ago Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted December 9, 2015 I thought Crewe was a huge track probably a lot bigger than Berwick Didn't a rider set the fastest average speed there many moons ago Believe it was Barry Meeks? I spoke to Ian Cartwright a couple of years ago (rode for Crewe during the seventies) and he confirmed that it was big 'un...around a cricket pitch! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 9, 2015 (edited) Believe it was Barry Meeks? I spoke to Ian Cartwright a couple of years ago (rode for Crewe during the seventies) and he confirmed that it was big 'un...around a cricket pitch! There was, according to 'speedway legend', a London track round a cricket pitch. This was as I recall in Penerley Road, Catford, south London, and was at the Catford Cricket Club ground. http://londonspeedways.proboards.com/thread/241/catford Edited December 9, 2015 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Topcat 58 Posted December 9, 2015 If it was in Catford,it was close to one of the shortest at New Cross. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple.H. 1,986 Posted December 9, 2015 Believe it was Barry Meeks? I spoke to Ian Cartwright a couple of years ago (rode for Crewe during the seventies) and he confirmed that it was big 'un...around a cricket pitch!Do you reckon we could get one round the pitch in the University Parks though it'd be a restricted view with the pavilion inside one of the bends 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 9, 2015 (edited) I thought Crewe was a huge track probably a lot bigger than Berwick Didn't a rider set the fastest average speed there many moons ago Believe it was Barry Meeks? I spoke to Ian Cartwright a couple of years ago (rode for Crewe during the seventies) and he confirmed that it was big 'un...around a cricket pitch! Barry Meeks fast speed at Crewe is mentioned in this Link (on a wonderful website): scroll down to 'Your Feedback" for the reference: http://www.speedwayplus.com/EverDecreasingCircles.shtml Edited December 9, 2015 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted December 10, 2015 Barry Meeks spent a long while in the Guiness Book of Records as the fastest ever recorded Speedway Rider. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Doctor... 1,478 Posted December 10, 2015 (edited) Barry Meeks spent a long while in the Guiness Book of Records as the fastest ever recorded Speedway Rider. Excusing your comedy gold with old Gustix, can you both either contribute to the thread or do one ? Your holier than attitude does fall down on a thread like this. Edited December 10, 2015 by The Doctor... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted December 10, 2015 Do you reckon we could get one round the pitch in the University Parks though it'd be a restricted view with the pavilion inside one of the bends Very good I like it! Excusing your comedy gold with old Gustix, can you both either contribute to the thread or do one ? Your holier than attitude does fall down on a thread like this. Eh! This thread (which I started) was about Dave Parry's coach firm and his subsequent connection with Crayford, Crewe and Hans Nielsen. What's the point that you are trying to make? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
