Tracy Bird 66 Posted June 28, 2017 The swede that rode at the world team cup final was lars ake Andersson. I would put jack white who rode against English test teams in Australia in the late 60s, far as I remember never rode over here and Laurie hodgson who was coming over here but had a bad crash and was wheelchair bound Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 28, 2017 (edited) alternative list: 1. Mason Wear 2. Barry Butterworth 3. Hans kneesandbumpsadaisy 4. Hans Ulandgretal 5. Mike Bast Barry Butterworth (1) http://www.barrybutterworthracing.com/index.php/the-story (2) http://barrybutterworthracing.com (3) http://macgor.proboards.com/thread/4162 (4) barry butterworth classic Mike Bast (1) nhttp://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/halloffame/detail.aspx?RacerID=125 (2) https://www.speedwaybikes.com/rw/umike_ba.htm (3) images Mike Bast Mason Wear Shop for Mason Wear on Google I seem to recall that Wimbledon were discussing the possibility of Mike Bast riding for them in 1975 but, again, nothing came of it. The Mike Bast view on speedway in Britain (from his AMA profile): By the early 1970s, several U.S. riders, such as Scott Autrey and Dewayne Keeter, were leaving America to race Speedway in the British League, to qualify to contest the World Finals. Bast went to England to check it out. “It was cold, miserable, the food was bad and there was no money,” he said. “I was making 50 to 60 thousand a year in America living at the beach." Edited June 28, 2017 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midland Red 2,383 Posted June 28, 2017 (edited) Plechanov Samorodov Gordeev Klementiev Kurilenko Edited June 28, 2017 by Midland Red Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted June 28, 2017 Think I'd have to go for Igor Plechanov Josef Hofmeister Boris Somoradov Jerky Szcackiel That's only four norbold. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frigbo 518 Posted June 28, 2017 (edited) The swede that rode at the world team cup final was lars ake Andersson. I would put jack white who rode against English test teams in Australia in the late 60s, far as I remember never rode over here and Laurie hodgson who was coming over here but had a bad crash and was wheelchair bound Andersson rode for Glasgow in 1968 I believe. Edited June 28, 2017 by frigbo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucifer sam 3,953 Posted June 28, 2017 (edited) 1. Igor Plechanov 2. Jerzy Szczakiel3. Boris Samorodov4. Andrzej Wyglenda 5. Rune Holta Some VERY good young Poles about at the moment, but they may end up over here at some point. All the best Rob Edited June 28, 2017 by lucifer sam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyclone 943 Posted June 29, 2017 Plechanov Mike Bast Samorodov Andrzej PogorzelskiVaculik Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,086 Posted June 29, 2017 Andersson rode for Glasgow in 1968 I believe. That was Lars Jansson. I think you will find. I am positive Lars-Ake Andersson never rode in the UK. My top five would be Igor Plechanov Boris Samorodov Rune Holta Andrzej Wyglenda Art Pechar (although he rode in the UK, I am sure he never rode league) Honourable mentions for Lubos Tomicek Sr, Valeri Klementiev, Timo Laine... Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 29, 2017 (edited) That was Lars Jansson. I think you will find. I am positive Lars-Ake Andersson never rode in the UK. My top five would be Igor Plechanov Boris Samorodov Rune Holta Andrzej Wyglenda Art Pechar (although he rode in the UK, I am sure he never rode league) Honourable mentions for Lubos Tomicek Sr, Valeri Klementiev, Timo Laine... Steve An interesting list chunky and I was impressed to notice in the 'honourable mentions' the name of Timo Laine (Finland). I saw him riding in Holland in the 1950s and he was a very good, proficient rider. Sadly, he is a name virtually unknown to British supporters. Edited June 29, 2017 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BL65 655 Posted June 29, 2017 (edited) The swede that rode at the world team cup final was lars ake Andersson. I would put jack white who rode against English test teams in Australia in the late 60s, far as I remember never rode over here and Laurie hodgson who was coming over here but had a bad crash and was wheelchair bound Ake Andersson of Glasgow 1968 and Lars-Ake Andersson were not the same person. My 5, in no particular order: Igor Plechanov Boris Samorodov Mieczyslaw Polukard Andrzej Pogorzelski Andrzej Wyglenda Edited June 29, 2017 by BL65 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucifer sam 3,953 Posted June 29, 2017 Phew, everyone is posting Andrzej Wyglenda now. I was worried when I posted him and no-one else had that I was missing something and he did have a British club somewhere. All the best Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerblade 221 Posted June 29, 2017 Gene Woods had a short spell at Birmingham and Wimbledon and Christian never ventured over here i think he might of nearly signed for Sheffield once though.? Now you've mentioned it, that seems to ring a bell, although I don't know what stage talks got to. Round about the time we were meant to be signing Keith Chrisco from Birmingham, I think he (Chrisco) had agreed terms and then decided about a week before the start of the season that he was going to stay in the States. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frigbo 518 Posted June 29, 2017 Ake Andersson of Glasgow 1968 and Lars-Ake Andersson were not the same person. My 5, in no particular order: Igor Plechanov Boris Samorodov Mieczyslaw Polukard Andrzej Pogorzelski Andrzej Wyglenda ok. That's the confusion. cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,935 Posted June 29, 2017 Think a mention for Wieslaw Jagus is missing.Was a bit erratic in his GP season,but made a few semi finals and one final.Bit unfashionable,but could possibly be placed in the top 5 instead of another Pole?I woud definitely have Boris and Igor,just for the names alone 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted June 29, 2017 Now you've mentioned it, that seems to ring a bell, although I don't know what stage talks got to. Round about the time we were meant to be signing Keith Chrisco from Birmingham, I think he (Chrisco) had agreed terms and then decided about a week before the start of the season that he was going to stay in the States. Can remember the Chrisco speculation and he would of been a very good rider i think a very exciting rider. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
