chunky 6,081 Posted February 2, 2020 3 minutes ago, acef said: Was genuinely in disbelief when the news broke. I'm still shocked if I'm honest. He seemed like such a free spirited bloke, always smiling and always having a laugh. RIP man. It is always sad when we lose someone. It is a tragedy that the person was suffering in ways we can't even begin to imagine, An even bigger tragedy is that we didn't know, and were unable to help. R.I.P. Danny 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_martin 1,606 Posted February 2, 2020 RIP Danny and condolences to his family and friends. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bee Happy 0 Posted February 2, 2020 I couldn't believe this awful news when I found out last night. Sending lots of love to his family & friends. I didn't see him race often but he was such an entertainer, a pleasure to watch on a bike. God bless, Danny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lewis 76 Posted February 2, 2020 Passion, Danny had it in spades, loved watching him go around at Scunny, always gave his all, what an entertainer. RIP Danny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HGould 2,213 Posted February 2, 2020 Fantastic personality and great guy. The Sport is the poorer. The outpouring of thoughts and genuine sadness show the affection Danny was held in. Not a time for guessing or conspiracy theories at all please lets all show some respect for family and friends. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted February 2, 2020 Such a massive shock was only pulling out a couple of photos the other day that i wanted Danny to sign when he came to Swindon with Ipswich. I will remember Danny as a entertainer he visited Swindon the other year in a NL fixture he was fantastic box office got all the crowd going in his antics.Last year he made the British Final the underdog mixing it he was great value that night with Charlie Wright winning it and Danny entertaining it was one of the best British Finals of recent years.RIP Danny. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richspeedway 327 Posted February 2, 2020 What a total shock just saw this thread thought it must be a mistake or something! Saw him ride many times at Mildenhall. Great rider but also a brilliant chap off the bike will be greatly missed RIP Danny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guitar_art 247 Posted February 2, 2020 There are no words. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted February 2, 2020 Remember him signing a couple of photos for me the other year he guested once at the Abbey in the Premiership and he was great value.But he was talking full of life interested in the photos what years they were and he was talking to all the fans he was so down to earth natural.Be nice if a meeting can be held in his memory help his family and show the rest of the nation just how special Danny was to the speedway world. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigerowl 630 Posted February 2, 2020 Really shocked and saddened to hear this news. Danny was a bit of a throwback to the entertainers of years gone by and will be a huge loss to the sport. I think we all knew that he would never be a World Champion but if Danny was riding at my local track I would have made an extra effort to go and watch. I never had the pleasure of meeting Danny but he always seemed like a lovely guy and i would offer my condolences to his family and friends who will feel his loss a million times worse than all of us. RIP Danny 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badge 5,118 Posted February 2, 2020 RIP Danny, condolences to your family and friends Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueherb777 571 Posted February 2, 2020 I am in shock.Got the same feeling when we lost Lee Richardson. RIP Danny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mimmo 1,070 Posted February 2, 2020 RIP Danny, you'll be sorely missed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandit59 1,151 Posted February 2, 2020 Must admit when I seen it on Twitter had to read it twice couldn't believe it seen Danny a few times at Berwick always gave his all he will be sadly missed RIP lots of love to his family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bavarian 765 Posted February 2, 2020 9 hours ago, Terry said: I only saw Danny Ayres ride once, at last years British Final, and for me, his race with Bomber was the highlight of the evening. Even though he must've been gutted to lose the race he still gave a great interview after, full of passion and great humour, and I remember thinking what a breath of fresh air this guy is, in a sport sadly lacking real entertainers these days. Such a shame to go so young RIP 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites