nw42 2,048 Posted April 29, 2020 6 minutes ago, iainb said: One thing that always bothered me was Hans Nielsen being referred to as "The Professor" I watched Hans pretty much from the start of his career and never once heard him referred to as "The Professor", was this a Sky creation or did I just live a sheltered life? I only ever heard him referred to as "The Main Dane"... I tell a lie, I heard a lot worse at a number of clubs he didn't ride for I think you're right, although it's typically a moniker that you would expect someone to pick up later in their career than as a youngster. As you say, The Main Dane was definitely how Hans was described. As an aside, I only posted that race because I loved the way Loram & Gollob went at it, absolutely enthralling battle, so much so that I never even looked at Hans, there's no doubting his prowess but he was never one that I relished seeing ride. I would've travelled to watch Erik Gundersen though. I was lucky enough to see the Aces of the late60s/early 70s, Ivan was the master but my first favourite rider was Soren Sjosten, I suppose I've always preferred the racers over gaters. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted April 29, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, steve roberts said: ...I agree Sid with Yorkie's commentating. Used to annoy me too! 1 hour ago, steve roberts said: That's him! Did Keith commentate at Eastie Steve ? was he the man with that loud Claxon?I remember my first visit to Eastbourne in 1980 and thought where is the track? never seen anything like it apart from Crayford.Kennett,K.Moran, Preston, Woods were all very good around Arlington and i grew to understand why the Northern tracks often struggled at Arlington. Edited April 29, 2020 by Sidney the robin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,241 Posted April 29, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Sidney the robin said: Did Keith commentate at Eastie Steve ? was he the man with that loud Claxon?I remember my first visit to Eastbourne in 1980 and thought where is the track? never seen anything like it apart from Crayford.Kennett,K.Moran, Preston, Woods were all very good around Arlington and grew to understand why the Northern tracks often struggled at Arlington. I don't think so Sid. Remember Dave Lanning in the early days followed by Tony Millard (SKY sports commentator) intoducing the action with a rendition of "Sussex by the Sea". We used to holiday just down the coast at Bognor and travel to Beachy Head and have a picnic before venturing onto Arlington in the afternoon and finishing the day with an ice cream walking the promenade at Eastbourne. Great days! Edited April 29, 2020 by steve roberts 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nw42 2,048 Posted April 29, 2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4WPPzFhXt0 Deprivation is kicking in now, more and more I'm taking to youtube in search of another fix, it's a fantastic resource and I would be lost without it. Seeking out odd random heats for this thread has been interesting, seeing some meetings I'd never watched before and some I attended but had forgotten about. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,241 Posted April 29, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, nw42 said: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4WPPzFhXt0 Deprivation is kicking in now, more and more I'm taking to youtube in search of another fix, it's a fantastic resource and I would be lost without it. Seeking out odd random heats for this thread has been interesting, seeing some meetings I'd never watched before and some I attended but had forgotten about. Keep them coming...best thread on the forum! Hampel guilty of riding the man and paid the price! Edited April 29, 2020 by steve roberts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatface 2,525 Posted April 29, 2020 Not exactly a classic, but an intriguing battle from speedway legends from three different eras. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robinh88 571 Posted April 29, 2020 (edited) 32 minutes ago, nw42 said: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4WPPzFhXt0 Deprivation is kicking in now, more and more I'm taking to youtube in search of another fix, it's a fantastic resource and I would be lost without it. Seeking out odd random heats for this thread has been interesting, seeing some meetings I'd never watched before and some I attended but had forgotten about. First Polish meeting I watched. I think 2011? The disparity between Gollob on a Sunday and a Tuesday was rather striking. However his consistency from 1996-2011 (in Poland) is unrivalled, certainly in modern times at least. Great thread btw. Edited April 29, 2020 by Robinh88 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,241 Posted April 29, 2020 (edited) 17 minutes ago, falcace said: Not exactly a classic, but an intriguing battle from speedway legends from three different eras. Great effort by Phil Crump...Per Jonsson doing all the covering. Never particularly rated Rickardsson as the greatest exponent in the art of team riding but, then again, there were a lot who fell into that bracket. Edited April 29, 2020 by steve roberts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nw42 2,048 Posted April 29, 2020 15 minutes ago, falcace said: Not exactly a classic, but an intriguing battle from speedway legends from three different eras. Thought it was a great race, you couldn't predict the outcome and it was interesting in how it was filmed, I've always enjoyed that low down front on view of riders exiting the bend, gives a great perspective as they race towards the camera. probably as close to actually being stood right behind the back straight fence at somewhere like the Shay, what a thrill that was. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,162 Posted April 29, 2020 Great racetrack Brisbane.. Another one of those more circular ones that always seem to deliver great racing.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nw42 2,048 Posted April 29, 2020 This one is a cracker, have seen it before but had forgotten all about it and couldn't remember the outcome. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNbTcoi3m4o 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,241 Posted April 29, 2020 46 minutes ago, nw42 said: This one is a cracker, have seen it before but had forgotten all about it and couldn't remember the outcome. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNbTcoi3m4o Brilliant...one of many great nights spent at my beloved Cowley! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midland Red 2,383 Posted April 29, 2020 4 hours ago, Sidney the robin said: iainb i think it could of been a Peter York creation? i see alot of Hans from 1984/89 and went to Oxford weekly.Peter York for me was the only negative on going there weekly often commentating on the mike on some of the last laps in races bloody annoying.That meant often persuading us to have a few extra pints along the way a good night out though. And though i was never a fan of Hans appreciated just how great a rider he was he certainly is in the top 8 riders in History. Oh dear. Peter York. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted April 29, 2020 5 hours ago, steve roberts said: I don't think so Sid. Remember Dave Lanning in the early days followed by Tony Millard (SKY sports commentator) intoducing the action with a rendition of "Sussex by the Sea". We used to holiday just down the coast at Bognor and travel to Beachy Head and have a picnic before venturing onto Arlington in the afternoon and finishing the day with an ice cream walking the promenade at Eastbourne. Great days! Sorry that is who i meant Steve, Tony Millard a blast from the past. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Flag 454 Posted April 29, 2020 6 hours ago, steve roberts said: It was that SKY presenter Keith whasthisname who gave him that title...never referred to by that in his Oxford days. I believe that Dick Barrie (whatever happened to him?) christened him "The Main Dane". Wolves late 70’s he was Hurricane Hans Nielsen 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites