GAH 409 Posted July 25, 2020 (edited) sad passing away of wilkie proper captain and hard man of Aces in the 70's RIP WILKIE Edited July 25, 2020 by geoff58 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martinmauger 584 Posted July 25, 2020 (edited) That's a blooming shame, he guested for Hull a few times as Ian Thomas said "I booked Wilkie because you know what you will get; total effort, no more and no less". I was at his 'benefit' at Belle Vue in 1979, 'The Wilkie 4's' and such was his standing in speedway I don't think one rider, certainly none of the stars, dropped out - it was a seriously wet meet too riders covered in wet sludge, but they still rode. RIP.... Edited July 26, 2020 by martinmauger added info, then spelling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moranboys 399 Posted July 25, 2020 very very sad news.i was 17 when wilkie had his accident and remember the news as if it was yesterday.he was a terrific rider in the mould of dougie wyer and will no doubt be sadly missed.condolenses to his family and rest in peace alan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
castrolargh 261 Posted August 31, 2020 I would like to place on record my thanks to Ian Corcoran for sending me a copy of " fron 2 wheels to 4", the proceeds of which will go wilkies widow, Jean .I recieved the book on friday, and have just finished it.A fascinating, humbling read about two people with immense character and strength. I was just a boy when Wilkie had his accident and only had vague memories of seeing him ride, ironically at Swindon , but am a lifelong speedway supporter. RiP Wilkie , my respect to you Sir, a very brave man 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
proud panther 1,493 Posted September 1, 2020 23 hours ago, castrolargh said: I would like to place on record my thanks to Ian Corcoran for sending me a copy of " fron 2 wheels to 4", the proceeds of which will go wilkies widow, Jean .I recieved the book on friday, and have just finished it.A fascinating, humbling read about two people with immense character and strength. I was just a boy when Wilkie had his accident and only had vague memories of seeing him ride, ironically at Swindon , but am a lifelong speedway supporter. RiP Wilkie , my respect to you Sir, a very brave man Is it still possible to buy the book ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob B 1,245 Posted September 1, 2020 36 minutes ago, proud panther said: Is it still possible to buy the book ? Yes contact Ian Corcoran https://www.facebook.com/ian.corcoran.16 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
proud panther 1,493 Posted September 4, 2020 On 9/1/2020 at 9:33 PM, Rob B said: Yes contact Ian Corcoran https://www.facebook.com/ian.corcoran.16 Thanks Rob, I am not on facebook, is there any other way of contacting Ian ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted September 4, 2020 1 hour ago, proud panther said: Thanks Rob, I am not on facebook, is there any other way of contacting Ian ? iancorcoran@hotmail.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
proud panther 1,493 Posted September 4, 2020 8 hours ago, PHILIPRISING said: iancorcoran@hotmail.com Thanks Phil, will contact him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites