The Voice Of Reason 2,124 Posted July 3, 2016 - Bombing up and down the motorways to away fixtures on Saturdays, following my beloved Hackney, and seeing speedway bikes strapped to the back of cars (riders seemed to have a particular love of Citroen estates). - As already mentioned - tape touching; replaced with the current process which entails numerous restarts and does anything other than speed up the meeting. - Speedway Mail - always preferred it to The Star. - Admission prices that were reasonable AND for more than 15 heats.......spread out over 2 hours! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry 1,319 Posted July 3, 2016 - Bombing up and down the motorways to away fixtures on Saturdays, following my beloved Hackney, and seeing speedway bikes strapped to the back of cars (riders seemed to have a particular love of Citroen estates). - As already mentioned - tape touching; replaced with the current process which entails numerous restarts and does anything other than speed up the meeting. -Speedway Mail-always preferred it to The Star. - Admission prices that were reasonable AND for more than 15 heats.......spread out over 2 hours! Sold of course by 'Big Arthur.' You could hear his booming voice from the other side of the stadium! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted July 3, 2016 Sold of course by 'Big Arthur.' You could hear his booming voice from the other side of the stadium! ...or Kojak at Cowley! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple.H. 1,986 Posted July 3, 2016 In the old wooden main stand at Oxford people banging on the door at the bottom of the steps leading upto the referees box, mostly using language that would make a vicar blush. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted July 3, 2016 In the old wooden main stand at Oxford people banging on the door at the bottom of the steps leading upto the referees box, mostly using language that would make a vicar blush. Yes my friend's father was one of them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hobnob Smith 77 Posted July 3, 2016 Yes my friend's father was one of them! ahh the good old days , doing the old war cries gives a c etc 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted July 3, 2016 ahh the good old days , doing the old war cries gives a c etc Two, Four, Six. Eight who do we appreciate....... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyd 165 Posted July 3, 2016 (edited) Mr controversy Garry Middleton, a man guaranteed to liven up any meeting either by his riding or by upsetting a opposition rider, team manager or promoter. The London Cup The Southern Riders Championship The Gold Cup Wembley, Wimbledon, Hackney and White City Speedway clubs The WD & HO Wills International at Wimbledon The end of season Champions Chase at Hackney Edited July 3, 2016 by tonyd 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted July 3, 2016 Mr controversy Garry Middleton, a man guaranteed to liven up any meeting either by his riding or by upsetting a opposition rider, team manager or promoter. The London Cup The Southern Riders Championship The Gold Cup Wembley, Wimbledon, Hackney and White City Speedway clubs The WD & HO Wills International at Wimbledon The end of season Champions Chase at Hackney Great source of entertainment! 'Cass the Gas' always good value. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,108 Posted July 3, 2016 - Bombing up and down the motorways to away fixtures and seeing speedway bikes strapped to the back of cars. I was going to say that! Also seeing cars with team stickers in the back window. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fourentee 987 Posted July 3, 2016 The late Mel Pettit rising slowly but inexorably from his seat in the stand at Derwent Park, the late evening sun flashing off the myriad badges on his blazer, and pivoting on the balls of his feet to favour some unfortunate referee with an incinerating glance in which contempt and pity fought for supremacy. A much missed gentleman. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midland Red 2,383 Posted July 3, 2016 A bigger league. A home match every week giving 28+ home meetings a season. Keeping most of the team season after season. Local riders in the team. The old T/S rule. Spot on! That's the only way forward - by going back to this Plus, 13 heats and a second half Riders socialising with fans in bar afterwards 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,057 Posted July 3, 2016 ahh the good old days , doing the old war cries gives a c etc C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
