Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted August 24, 2017 As a Heathen I guess my favourite Kiwi has to be Bruce Cribb, who rode for us for 6 seasons through most of the 70's and continued in the National League in the 80's - not forgetting his Ice Racing exploits. Won the title with Poole in 1969 along with fellow Frank Shuter, who deserves special mention for his feat of winning 3 titles with 3 separate clubs (albeit 2 in the pre-Backtrack era). Wayne Brown was another rider who having made the jump up to the British League with Sheffield in 1982 had achieved a very respectable average.Never returned to the UK to ride as he stayed at home to set up his own business I believe, so we'll never know what he could have achieved before his untimely passing in the early 90's. One rider who I believe was a Kiwi not mentioned so far - Mark Lyndon who rode for Wimbledon and Rye House in the late 80's. Spot on salty Wayne Brown was a very good rider he did have a business i know he was delayed one season a very talented rider could of been very good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scarletrider 66 Posted August 28, 2017 Hi Tony. In my two books about Jack Millen, "Crazy Jack" and "Both Sides Of The Track", you will find plenty of interesting tales of Jack and his pal Jim Wells. You are welcome to using any material from these books. Cheers Bob Ferry In the next issue (82) of Backtrack, Martin Rogers will be looking back at the New Zealand riders who competed in the British League and National League (BL 2) in the 70s & 80s... Alongside the main piece will be a section of supporters' comments about the Kiwis who raced in the UK during that era, so please either post your personal recollections, anecdotes, memories or opinions here or email us at: editorial@retro-speedway.com The Big Three of Ronnie Moore, Barry Briggs and Ivan Mauger dominated the headlines and virtually won all the top honours. There is little left to say about their greatness that hasn't already been well documented. But we are particularly keen to read your thoughts on their fellow countrymen . . . the likes of Mitch Shirra, Larry Ross, Bruce Cribb, David Bargh, Frank Shuter, Bill Andrew, Bob Andrews, Graeme Stapleton, Dave Gifford, Gary Peterson, Colin Tucker, Graeme Smith, Jack Millen, Mike Fullerton, Roger Wright, Colin Farquharson, John Goodall, etc, etc. We look forward to hearing from you ASAP - respond and you might well get your name in Backtrack! Thanks, Tony Mac Hi 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,333 Posted August 28, 2017 As a Heathen I guess my favourite Kiwi has to be Bruce Cribb, who rode for us for 6 seasons through most of the 70's and continued in the National League in the 80's - not forgetting his Ice Racing exploits. Won the title with Poole in 1969 along with fellow Frank Shuter, who deserves special mention for his feat of winning 3 titles with 3 separate clubs (albeit 2 in the pre-Backtrack era). Wayne Brown was another rider who having made the jump up to the British League with Sheffield in 1982 had achieved a very respectable average.Never returned to the UK to ride as he stayed at home to set up his own business I believe, so we'll never know what he could have achieved before his untimely passing in the early 90's. One rider who I believe was a Kiwi not mentioned so far - Mark Lyndon who rode for Wimbledon and Rye House in the late 80's. Think Wayne stayed at home to take over the family business,scrap metal or waste I think,He died of injuries he received when he was crushed by the falling body of his tipper Lorry.Spoke to him a lot in his Berwick days a great little guy with time for the fans and highly talented.Sadly missed.Very easy going regarding his speedway.Robin Adlington had a few seasons at Berwick after Bradford. Decent rider. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,242 Posted August 28, 2017 Hi Tony. In my two books about Jack Millen, "Crazy Jack" and "Both Sides Of The Track", you will find plenty of interesting tales of Jack and his pal Jim Wells. You are welcome to using any material from these books. Cheers Bob Ferry Hi I have both books...fabulous reading! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scarletrider 66 Posted August 28, 2017 I have both books...fabulous reading! Thank's Steve. Bob 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyMac 720 Posted August 28, 2017 Hi Tony. In my two books about Jack Millen, "Crazy Jack" and "Both Sides Of The Track", you will find plenty of interesting tales of Jack and his pal Jim Wells. You are welcome to using any material from these books. Cheers Bob Ferry Hi Many thanks, Bob, that's very good of you. Will probably take you up on the offer next year, when we plan to run a piece in memory of Jack to mark the 40th anniversary of his death. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OveFundinFan 4,137 Posted August 29, 2017 I suppose I am not surprised the "quiet man" of speedway has not been mentioned - Bob Duckworth - a Belle Vue Aces rider back in the 60's and also Newcastle Diamonds. Whilst with the Aces Bob and his family used to live in Partington, Manchester, where the Collins/Morton families came from. Bob used to use my dads garage to mechanic his bikes. In 1963 he was invited to present trophies at a cycle speedway meeting in Manchester, he took mum, dad and myself to the meeting and that was the start of myself being a cycle speedway rider then later grass track racing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
