norbold 7,108 Posted March 19, 2019 Just heard some very sad news that prolific speedway journalist and historian and my old friend, John Chaplin, has died. R.I.P., John. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,091 Posted March 19, 2019 Very sad... One of the "old school". 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BWitcher 12,453 Posted March 20, 2019 RIP John. Very sad news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyMac 720 Posted March 20, 2019 Very sad to hear this - John has been a highly valued and dedicated contributor to our Classic Speedway magazine since its inception in 2008. A brief tribute appears here: https://www.retro-speedway.com/homepage 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted March 20, 2019 AND to Speedway Star for many, many years. Sad news. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted March 20, 2019 (edited) Sad news indeed. Used to enjoy reading John's comments (occasionally controversial but thought provoking) and will be sorely missed. Edited March 20, 2019 by steve roberts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted March 20, 2019 Have alot of John's stuff terrific reading. RIP John. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waytogo28 2,054 Posted March 20, 2019 Another Beloved one departs and takes with him so much knowledge of our sport. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted March 20, 2019 RIP John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,979 Posted March 20, 2019 His book on Fundin was a great read RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SunArisen 1 Posted March 20, 2019 Always an engaging and enormously knowledgeable writer, but most of all a lifelong Speedway enthusiast. RIP John, you will be sorely missed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted March 20, 2019 Very sad news.. My sincere condolences to his family and his friends. R.I.P. + Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keepturningleft 589 Posted March 20, 2019 . I have a few of his books, very sad that there won't be any more. So important that speedway history has been logged and preserved by Mr Chaplin and others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
