Speedway In Memoriam Website

[Midland Red 2,383]

On 11/11/2021 at 5:03 PM, chunky said:

Unfortunately, I have to draw the line somewhere, and Alan has been retired from speedway for many years...

Still rode on grass, though - sadly died following a track crash

[Lefty 1,257]

Had a look at the in memorium site and paused to reflect on the riders that I had seen and had so sadly been robbed of a full journey in life. Some very very close to home.

I then took a further reflective look at the 'In Memory' part of the speedwaybikes.com site for the USA speedway people & riders, in particularly those that I've met on numerous trips to the States from 1982 onwards.  RIP to you all. I like to think that no one is ever fully forgotten. Thank you for these web sites. 

[chunky 6,087]

5 hours ago, Bavarian said:

I have just seen that You have a Swiss rider listed as Max Aesi, the name is in fact Max Aebi.

Thanks!

[chunky 6,087]

2 hours ago, Midland Red said:

Still rode on grass, though - sadly died following a track crash

Please note that it is all solos, not sidecars.

Edited December 5, 2021 by chunky

[Midland Red 2,383]

6 hours ago, chunky said:

Please note that it is all solos, not sidecars.

Making up the rules as you go along?
 

Your ball, I guess

Still think he’d be worth a footnote, probably more than the many spectators mentioned

[chunky 6,087]

3 hours ago, Midland Red said:

Making up the rules as you go along?

That's a pretty crappy comment, don't you think?

1) The rules are posted at the top of the page.

2) The rules have NEVER changed. The site was only ever designed to represent solos. Hence no trace of sidecar fatalities.

3) It's MY site, and I make the rules. If you want to start one that includes people you wish, please feel free.

Edited December 6, 2021 by chunky

[Midland Red 2,383]

Where does it say solos only?

Edited December 6, 2021 by Midland Red

[chunky 6,087]

10 minutes ago, Midland Red said:

Where does it say solos only?

I never said it stated "solos only". I said it was designed for solos only. Speedway, long-track, and ice-racing (as mentioned) are "solos" sports.

[Midland Red 2,383]

18 minutes ago, chunky said:

I never said it stated "solos only". I said it was designed for solos only. Speedway, long-track, and ice-racing (as mentioned) are "solos" sports.

Conveniently left out Grasstrack, which the site mentions!

It wasn’t meant as a crappy remark, more tongue in cheek, that AG was left out, for no immediately clear reason.

It’s a great site, well done, but I do think there’s room for AG’s inclusion.

[chunky 6,087]

1 minute ago, Midland Red said:

Conveniently left out Grasstrack, which the site mentions!

It wasn’t meant as a crappy remark, more tongue in cheek, that AG was left out, for no immediately clear reason.

It’s a great site, well done, but I do think there’s room for AG’s inclusion.

I didn't "conveniently" leave out grass-track; I simply tried to show you that I focus on solos, so why should grass-track be any different? There WAS a clear reason; he wasn't killed in a speedway accident, and didn't lose his life during his speedway career.

Yes, I have included Alf Bottoms, even though he was retired, but it's not unusual for riders who have only been retired a year or two to return to the track. I feel that I am allowed to use my discretion when necessary.

[Midland Red 2,383]

You’re allowed to do what you like, pity your attitude is so crappy, Steve

[Midland Red 2,383]

On 12/5/2021 at 3:25 PM, chunky said:

Thanks!

Top of “H” list are the letters “by”

You might like to tidy it up 

[chunky 6,087]

32 minutes ago, Midland Red said:

You’re allowed to do what you like, pity your attitude is so crappy, Steve

Why is my attitude crappy?

[chunky 6,087]

6 minutes ago, Midland Red said:

Top of “H” list are the letters “by”

You might like to tidy it up 

Thank you; fixed...

[Midland Red 2,383]

3 minutes ago, chunky said:

Why is my attitude crappy?

I wish I knew. Always thought we conversed well on the forum in the past!
 

Hey ho!