HenryW 1,178 Posted August 17, 2017 The speedway star article about this makes for hilarious reading. I recommend everyone read it and enjoy some of the whoppers Toni has been telling 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THE DEAN MACHINE 4,740 Posted August 17, 2017 The speedway star article about this makes for hilarious reading. I recommend everyone read it and enjoy some of the whoppers Toni has been telling a few months ago there was a massive auction in Italy of bikes, cars etc , along with ferraris ,porches and other high end cars there were around 30 speedway/ grasstrack bikes , from japs to GMs ,it was all recovered from someone who was being done for tax fraud , was it this guy ? The cars could be anybody but the speedway bikes must of been someone with a speedway background Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkidSolo 9 Posted August 17, 2017 The speedway star article about this makes for hilarious reading. I recommend everyone read it and enjoy some of the whoppers Toni has been telling I am not sure that picture on page 19 is really of his wife Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grand Central 2,654 Posted August 17, 2017 (edited) I am not sure that picture on page 19 is really of his wife A comedic episode indeed. After reading that article I'm now not sure that Peter Oakes is really Peter Oakes. His writing oscillates between between various modes. From that of a latter day John Pilger exposing the scandalous activity of an African Dictator. To parts where his wounded feelings at being the intended victim of an elaborate hoax are painfully on show. Written in the style of a pius country parson who has been 'goosed' in the vestry. Clearly this Toto is a nut-job. Which could have been made plain in two paragraphs. But at least this is light relief from the dark clouds over 'real life' Speedway in Britain. Edited August 17, 2017 by Grand Central Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,360 Posted August 17, 2017 The speedway star article about this makes for hilarious reading. I recommend everyone read it and enjoy some of the whoppers Toni has been telling Is it Franchetti who Promoted at Edinburgh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted August 17, 2017 Is it Franchetti who Promoted at Edinburgh? Yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,360 Posted August 17, 2017 Yes.Just all a hoax then,he is a total plonker and ars#hole.Too much vino and hot sun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WalterPlinge 657 Posted August 17, 2017 The speedway star article about this makes for hilarious reading. I recommend everyone read it and enjoy some of the whoppers Toni has been telling It's the funniest thing I've read in Speedway Star for years (outside of Poole's recent results). But why would this Walter Mitty person make up such extravagant lies that can easily be disproven in 2 minutes of googling? I've had far more credible Nigerian princes. And I don't understand the Neil MacFarlane link. Is it someone with a fake Neil MacFarlane? Or has Neil MacFarlane actually been duped? If he is going senile and has fallen for this, I hope he hasn't invested any money. I was however impressed by the picture of Fat Tony's wife, although I don't normally go for brunettes. I prefer blondes like Mrs Plinge. And in mentioning the wife, I'll leave you with her thoughts on World Elite Speedway.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,091 Posted August 17, 2017 What I find as hilarious as anything is the one real link I have found. Just Google "toto franchitti" and the first thing to see is a Facebook post from him to F1 driver Mark Webber. The post looks like it was made by a four-year-old, rather than a successful businessman! What do you think? https://m.facebook.com/aussiegrit/posts/1000853456640177 Steve 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brandonmole 85 Posted August 17, 2017 A comedic episode indeed. After reading that article I'm now not sure that Peter Oakes is really Peter Oakes. His writing oscillates between between various modes. From that of a latter day John Pilger exposing the scandalous activity of an African Dictator. To parts where his wounded feelings at being the intended victim of an elaborate hoax are painfully on show. Written in the style of a pius country parson who has been 'goosed' in the vestry. Clearly this Toto is a nut-job. Which could have been made plain in two paragraphs. But at least this is light relief from the dark clouds over 'real life' Speedway in Britain. Probably one of the best pieces in SS for years ... and you think it should have been kept down to two paragraphs. I'm lost for words. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Humphrey Appleby 13,955 Posted August 17, 2017 Probably one of the best pieces in SS for years ... and you think it should have been kept down to two paragraphs. I'm lost for words. Quite an amusing read, I'll agree. Wonder what prompted this unprecented investigative journalism from the Spar though? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,360 Posted August 18, 2017 (edited) Best read for years.Wouldnt surprise me if he has earmarked Powderhall for first meeting.!!!!!!!! It's maybe a publicity stunt by SS to run the story through to April 1st next year to boost sales !! Edited August 18, 2017 by Fromafar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ned Kelly 41 114 Posted August 18, 2017 Or has Neil MacFarlane actually been duped? I hope he hasn't invested any money. Not a chance of that, mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Ore 204 Posted August 18, 2017 (edited) I am not sure that picture on page 19 is really of his wife Hmm, I don't know, a good looking bloke and all that. . TBH many of Toto's (I know) claims are quite mild when compared with some of the stuff on this forum. Perchance he is a regular poster already. I know who my money's on. Anyhow enough of this nonsence; time to get Ruth Davidson straddling my chopper again. Tutto il meglio Edited August 18, 2017 by Mr Ore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piotr Pyszny 206 Posted August 18, 2017 If it's the same Franchiti that was involved with Edinburgh speedway, he was/is a delusional narcissist. On the day after the Heysel tragedy he claimed to the local media that he was there... he wasn't. Any relation to Dario Franchitti, the Edinburgh-born racing driver, now retired? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
