mikebv 10,163 Posted August 23, 2019 4 hours ago, Fromafar said: Very difficult choice but Reider Eide just edges it. For many who have started watching the sport over the past decade, Rider Replacement could be their favourite.... 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midland Red 2,383 Posted August 23, 2019 40 minutes ago, Dave Jones said: Back on topic, my favourite has to be the O O . I first saw him ride in a world title qualifier at Owlerton in 1966 , his first official outings in UK I think. He won the first heat of the night against three other Scandinavians and created an immediate impression. I followed his progress firstly at Newcastle, and then got to watch him on a regular basis when he moved to the Midlands. Had some great moments watching & supporting Ole, and always liked listening to what he had to say He had then & still has a wonderful personality. Boooooooooooooooooooooooo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Jones 2,119 Posted August 23, 2019 1 minute ago, Midland Red said: Boooooooooooooooooooooooo I know he wasn't your cup of tea, but I always admired his natural ability. To have him at the bees was the icing on the cake for me. He pulled the team together IMO. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPEEDY69 1,238 Posted August 23, 2019 Jeremy Doncaster (although Scott Nicholls isn't far behind). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sommelier 1,118 Posted August 23, 2019 14 minutes ago, Dave Jones said: I know he wasn't your cup of tea, but I always admired his natural ability. To have him at the bees was the icing on the cake for me. He pulled the team together IMO. I agree with you regarding Ole, I was fortunate to watch Ole week in week out at Wolves in the early 70's, for me Ole and Gollob were the two most graceful riders ever to throw their leg over a speedway bike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Jones 2,119 Posted August 23, 2019 1 minute ago, sommelier said: I agree with you regarding Ole, I was fortunate to watch Ole week in week out at Wolves in the early 70's, for me Ole and Gollob were the two most graceful riders ever to throw their leg over a speedway bike Back in those times I regularly did two or three meetings a week. Coventry on Saturdays, Wolves on Monday and Long Eaton midweek. I had the pleasure of watching OO at Wolves most weeks, and remember well the tussle that the CO had getting him to brandon after Ole asked for a move away from monmore. His second world title win is still etched in my memory A great time to be a speedway supporter. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sommelier 1,118 Posted August 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, Dave Jones said: Back in those times I regularly did two or three meetings a week. Coventry on Saturdays, Wolves on Monday and Long Eaton midweek. I had the pleasure of watching OO at Wolves most weeks, and remember well the tussle that the CO had getting him to brandon after Ole asked for a move away from monmore. His second world title win is still etched in my memory A great time to be a speedway supporter. Great days, me with my mum and dad always did Wolves on a Friday, Cradley on a Saturday and Birmingham on a Monday. I was at Gothenburg when Ole won his first world title. The two riders always give Ole a good run for his money around Wolves was Michanek and Ray Wilson 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Jones 2,119 Posted August 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, sommelier said: Great days, me with my mum and dad always did Wolves on a Friday, Cradley on a Saturday and Birmingham on a Monday. I was at Gothenburg when Ole won his first world title. The two riders always give Ole a good run for his money around Wolves was Michanek and Ray Wilson Ah yes Wolves on a Friday. Perhaps my long term memory isn't as good as I imagined. Michanek was a rider who always seemed to be a thorn in the side for Ole. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArthurRudge 347 Posted August 24, 2019 15 hours ago, SPEEDY69 said: Jeremy Doncaster (although Scott Nicholls isn't far behind). I remember when he had a punch up with Savalas clouting at Poole on first bend funny as Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPEEDY69 1,238 Posted August 24, 2019 Me too, Sal took him off. Clouting by name........ Also remember him pulling off his dirt deflector and chucking it along the stock car track at Foxhall! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted August 24, 2019 Malc Holloway,Briggo,Lee for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted August 25, 2019 38 minutes ago, norbold said: Stan Stevens He brought the house down when beating Briggo??? Stan is what speedway was all about a great team man. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted August 26, 2019 How the hell can anyone pick one rider .... Rob Lambert, Darcy Ward, Michael Lee, Mark Loram, Erik Riss Jesus I could fill the page up times over Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auntie doris 2,333 Posted August 26, 2019 (edited) Barry Briggs Edited August 26, 2019 by auntie doris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites