TonyMac 720 Posted December 11, 2020 Without actually naming the team (defunct or active) you support(ed), tell us your favourite FACT about your speedway club . . . I'll kick off with: Our catchy slogan was 'Make It A Date, Friday At Eight'. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,750 Posted December 11, 2020 "Monday Monday"(Mamas and the Papas) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,247 Posted December 11, 2020 "Let Battle Commence"...Dave Lanning after introducing the riders at Cowley in 1972. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 11, 2020 The start line and finish line were in different places! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
salty 2,208 Posted December 11, 2020 "Scotsman's Bonk" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lefty 1,268 Posted December 11, 2020 I certainly don't support this team, but my 'fact' would be:- "2nd bend bogs with no roof on!" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 11, 2020 31 minutes ago, Lefty said: I certainly don't support this team, but my 'fact' would be:- "2nd bend bogs with no roof on!" Phew!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,355 Posted December 11, 2020 They have held a Speedway meeting every year since 1928 and never closed even during WWII... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,670 Posted December 11, 2020 Split Waterman was the first former speedway world finalist to race at this track when he competed in the opening stock car meeting at this track. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,125 Posted December 12, 2020 It's where my parents met! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,125 Posted December 12, 2020 2 hours ago, Lefty said: I certainly don't support this team, but my 'fact' would be:- "2nd bend bogs with no roof on!" Does that really narrow it down??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,161 Posted December 12, 2020 First track to use a starting gate. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,247 Posted December 12, 2020 12 hours ago, steve roberts said: "Let Battle Commence"...Dave Lanning after introducing the riders at Cowley in 1972. Think I misunderstood the question? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest compost Posted December 12, 2020 We are the only 3rd tier team to ever have had a rider reach a World Final (including GPs). He was a non-riding reserve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RS50 365 Posted December 12, 2020 40 minutes ago, compost said: We are the only 3rd tier team to ever have had a rider reach a World Final (including GPs). He was a non-riding reserve. Be interested to know which team/rider you are referring to. Have seen Woffy ride in 3rd tier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites