The White Knight 9,039 Posted August 20, 2017 Totally different engine. Riders take photos and/or engrave certain markings to prove it's there etc, so they can tell when there engine doesn't return but a totally different engine does If there is any proof of anything untoward going on, surely someone should get the Police involved. Fraud, Theft etc.. are being implied here. I, for one, had no idea that this sort of thing could possibly happen in Speedway. I suppose I am naive about such matters sadly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedibee 3,091 Posted August 21, 2017 If there is any proof of anything untoward going on, surely someone should get the Police involved. Fraud, Theft etc.. are being implied here. I, for one, had no idea that this sort of thing could possibly happen in Speedway. I suppose I am naive about such matters sadly. It's been going on for years . in the 80's a top rider who was also part of a tuning business had new parts every 4 races , then they were taken out and put in other peoples engines who were then charged for brand new bits Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dabbsjoe 149 Posted August 21, 2017 who was his engine tuner before then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted August 21, 2017 .....I wait with bated breath to see if you get an answer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,281 Posted August 21, 2017 It's been going on for years . in the 80's a top rider who was also part of a tuning business had new parts every 4 races , then they were taken out and put in other peoples engines who were then charged for brand new bits If true,thats shocking..A top 80's rider,part of a tuning business..the mind boggles..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hobnob 24 Posted August 21, 2017 were they Godden engines by chance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OveFundinFan 4,137 Posted August 21, 2017 Godden wasnt a top rider in the 80's was he. He hiself would have been knocking on a bit in the 80's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted August 21, 2017 Godden wasnt a top rider in the 80's was he. He hiself would have been knocking on a bit in the 80's Michael Lee was a top rider in the 80s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedibee 3,091 Posted August 21, 2017 Michael Lee was a top rider in the 80snot BRITISH RIDER Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,332 Posted August 21, 2017 not BRITISH RIDERIf I had to take guess I would reckon nationality was American. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted August 21, 2017 If I had to take guess I would reckon nationality was American. I would guess Swedish, with the initials JA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil The Ace 2,853 Posted August 21, 2017 ARE you suggesting this happened with Cook? That was the rumour Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Blobby 2,645 Posted August 21, 2017 who was his engine tuner before then Peter johns Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedibee 3,091 Posted August 21, 2017 If I had to take guess I would reckon nationality was American. GIVE THAT MAN A CIGAR !!! LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites