fatface 2,552 Posted March 26, 2020 I was lucky to go to: 1983 Norden - fun trip with chequers travel, but an underwhelming final 1985 Bradford - produced some good racing, Gundersen taking Moran and King was one of the great world final rides 1987 Amsterdam - fun trip, but again an underwhelming final 1990 Bradford - great night time atmosphere and the racing was worthy of the occasion 1992 Wroclaw - still an iron curtain feel about the place, stayed in Berlin and had a great trip. The racing was nothing special. Thing I remember most is the mouthy Yorkshire man on the coach who became unbearable after Havelock won! Still, there were a few good humoured Cradley and Wolves fans who were a good laugh. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,243 Posted March 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, falcace said: I was lucky to go to: 1983 Norden - fun trip with chequers travel, but an underwhelming final 1985 Bradford - produced some good racing, Gundersen taking Moran and King was one of the great world final rides 1987 Amsterdam - fun trip, but again an underwhelming final 1990 Bradford - great night time atmosphere and the racing was worthy of the occasion 1992 Wroclaw - still an iron curtain feel about the place, stayed in Berlin and had a great trip. The racing was nothing special. Thing I remember most is the mouthy Yorkshire man on the coach who became unbearable after Havelock won! Still, there were a few good humoured Cradley and Wolves fans who were a good laugh. ...tell me about it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPNY 608 Posted March 26, 2020 I never got to go to a world final but used to love the days out to the British, Commonwealth, Overseas Finals. Great times 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,243 Posted March 26, 2020 27 minutes ago, RPNY said: I never got to go to a world final but used to love the days out to the British, Commonwealth, Overseas Finals. Great times Great occasions and I'm sure people get great pleasure from the Grand Prix's but there was nothing quite like attending a World Final in my opinion. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,106 Posted March 26, 2020 6 hours ago, auntie doris said: But I recall seeing you there, orange trilby, black cravat, pink winklepickers, and New Cross rosette Yes, that was me. You don't happen to have a photo by any chance do you? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,090 Posted March 26, 2020 39 minutes ago, steve roberts said: Great occasions and I'm sure people get great pleasure from the Grand Prix's but there was nothing quite like attending a World Final in my opinion. Why wouldn't they great pleasure from them? Wroclaw last year was perhaps the greatest speedway meeting ever. As others have said on here, it also depends on where they were. I enjoyed every World Final I attended, but without being disrespectful, places like Norden, Amsterdam, and Bradford can't be mentioned in same breath as Wembley, and maybe even Katowice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,090 Posted March 26, 2020 15 minutes ago, norbold said: Yes, that was me. You don't happen to have a photo by any chance do you? Did they have cameras back then??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,720 Posted March 26, 2020 My first one was Wembley 1972 Wembley 1981 Bradford 1985 Amsterdam 1987 Vojens 1988 Munich 1989 Bradford 1990( jumped on the track and high fived Per on his victory presentation lap Gothenburg 1991 Wroclaw 1992( minibus with the Oxford boys) Pocking 1993 Vojens 1994 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatface 2,552 Posted March 26, 2020 16 minutes ago, chunky said: As others have said on here, it also depends on where they were. I enjoyed every World Final I attended, but without being disrespectful, places like Norden, Amsterdam, and Bradford can't be mentioned in same breath as Wembley, and maybe even Katowice. Very true. It would be delusional and arrogant if I pretended the World Finals I attended (83-92 see above) were comparable to occasions at Wembley and the like that came before. Bradford 1990 was very enjoyable and there was also something special about seeing a Brit win in Poland in 1992. But in all honesty, some of the GP events I have seen particularly at Cardiff and Torun have exceeded them in atmosphere and racing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,243 Posted March 26, 2020 1 hour ago, chunky said: Why wouldn't they great pleasure from them? Wroclaw last year was perhaps the greatest speedway meeting ever. As others have said on here, it also depends on where they were. I enjoyed every World Final I attended, but without being disrespectful, places like Norden, Amsterdam, and Bradford can't be mentioned in same breath as Wembley, and maybe even Katowice. I'm not questioning the standard of racing (I went to Ullevi in 1984 and it was pretty dire racing wise) but the build up to the Final was often my personal highlight during the twilight of each season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waytogo28 2,054 Posted March 26, 2020 8 hours ago, auntie doris said: Only seen one, 1963, Fundin win at Wembley. That was my debut as an excited 14 year old on the coach from Norwich. Oh the bliss of seeing Our Man win before our very eyes. Nothing ever beat that except seeing him do it again. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midland Red 2,383 Posted March 27, 2020 19 hours ago, chunky said: Why wouldn't they great pleasure from them? Attending a World Final, not knowing at the start who was going to win, seeing it all unfold, and the new World Champion being crowned. Those feelings, emotions, have all been lost, thanks to OOFC and its successors. Yes, there are good GPs, some great meetings, but they’re not much different from any other good or great individual meetings. World Final night can never be replicated - they were SPECIAL. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,243 Posted March 27, 2020 37 minutes ago, Midland Red said: Attending a World Final, not knowing at the start who was going to win, seeing it all unfold, and the new World Champion being crowned. Those feelings, emotions, have all been lost, thanks to OOFC and its successors. Yes, there are good GPs, some great meetings, but they’re not much different from any other good or great individual meetings. World Final night can never be replicated - they were SPECIAL. Agreed. I did attend the 2003 Grand Prix at Cardiff but left feeling rather empty...just didn't give me the same buzz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
customhouseregular 1,651 Posted March 27, 2020 On 3/24/2020 at 12:25 PM, norbold said: Of those I have actually seen, Ove Fundin's win in 1967 is the one that stands out most for me. I was there too, though admit it has faded fro memory after all this time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
customhouseregular 1,651 Posted March 27, 2020 1 hour ago, steve roberts said: Agreed. I did attend the 2003 Grand Prix at Cardiff but left feeling rather empty...just didn't give me the same buzz. Agreed. I was at Cardiff in 2014. I have no intention of going again. I really do miss Wembley World Finals. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites