lynnboy 254 Posted February 22, 2017 As exciting as Tiddler was he should never ever be compared with either of the Moran brothers . Morans were both class riders in an era when the yanks ruled the world. Whether they gated or from the back both were world class . Turner never reached them levels. Hindered by his size he gave 110% all the time. His gating was nothing special, nor was his ability from the back, but it was his effort that the fans warm too. In the 10 yrs he rode for the Stars he started off as a Reserve, progressing to 2nd string before reaching the dizzy heights of a heat leader with Betts and Lee. He won a lot of points with his way-out style and if the truth be known the chasing riders chicken out trying to pass for fear of not knowing where he was going. Tiddler was not a maximum man, but could sometimes be a match winner. What you always got was magic entertainment that enticed the fans.... We could sure do with a few more like him , now.... I think you will find that finances stopped him from progressing further in the sport. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EnglishRoundabout 1,752 Posted February 22, 2017 As exciting as Tiddler was he should never ever be compared with either of the Moran brothers . Morans were both class riders in an era when the yanks ruled the world. Whether they gated or from the back both were world class . Turner never reached them levels. Hindered by his size he gave 110% all the time. His gating was nothing special, nor was his ability from the back, but it was his effort that the fans warm too. In the 10 yrs he rode for the Stars he started off as a Reserve, progressing to 2nd string before reaching the dizzy heights of a heat leader with Betts and Lee. He won a lot of points with his way-out style and if the truth be known the chasing riders chicken out trying to pass for fear of not knowing where he was going. Tiddler was not a maximum man, but could sometimes be a match winner. What you always got was magic entertainment that enticed the fans.... We could sure do with a few more like him , now.... Nice summary thanks. I wasn't comparing Turner with the Moran's in class, just in their diminutive stature. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waiheke1 4,295 Posted February 23, 2017 Was Sam Nicolaisen (sp) the shortest ever bl rider? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sommelier 1,118 Posted February 23, 2017 Was Sam Nicolaisen (sp) the shortest ever bl rider? Mitch Shirra must be amongst one of the shortest ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott0311 94 Posted February 23, 2017 Mitch Shirra must be amongst one of the shortest ? Surely no one shorter than Steve Schofield? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TesarRacing 1,825 Posted February 23, 2017 Jon Armstrong must be similar in size to those riders quoted above. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnboy 254 Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) Jan O Pedersen ? I have heard that Ian Turner use to have to have the frames altered so that he could touch the floor properly ! As a standard frame was too high. Don't know if this is true does anyone know ? Edited February 23, 2017 by lynnboy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve0 5,517 Posted February 23, 2017 Rohan Tungate is pretty small too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TesarRacing 1,825 Posted February 23, 2017 Anyone remember Stuart Cope who rode for Boston and I think he had one season with Coventry. He is very small in stature. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted February 23, 2017 I seem to recall that Dave Jessop was not big and had a good speedway record. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,755 Posted February 23, 2017 Emerson Fairweather was diddy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fred5 41 Posted February 23, 2017 I don`t think size, height really matters to much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aces51 2,778 Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) The great Peter Craven was only 5 foot 2 and weighed under 8 stones. Not sure what that is in foreign measures. Edited February 23, 2017 by Aces51 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Scrutton 180 Posted February 23, 2017 I remember Billy Bales of Norwich Yarmouth and Sheffield (after Norwich closed) He to was very short and I think that he also had to have his frames lowered. He was another very exciting rider to watch. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) Johnnie Chamberlain at 4ft 9ins must surely be the smallest rider ever? https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150147809132785&set=a.10150144289657785.323814.550797784&type=3&theater Edited February 23, 2017 by Gemini Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
