Guest Posted February 24, 2022 (edited) Bernard 'Bronco' Slade was a 1939 Crystal Palace junior. Between 1947 and 1949 he rode for Exeter and was later team manager. Edited February 24, 2022 by Guest spelling error Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PotteringAround 631 Posted February 24, 2022 3 hours ago, JohnHyam said: Bernard 'Bronco' Slade was a 1939 Crystal Palace junior. Between 1947 and 1949 he rode for Exeter and was later team manager. You're probably best asking Mattie Bates if you want to know about his grandad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghosty 500 Posted February 24, 2022 9 hours ago, JohnHyam said: Bernard 'Bronco' Slade was a 1939 Crystal Palace junior. Between 1947 and 1949 he rode for Exeter and was later team manager. Had a motorcycle garage to the left of the main gate to the County Ground. Raced "Karts" in his later years. Former Exeter press officer Tony Lethbridge would have a lot more information. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoundTheBoards 271 Posted February 24, 2022 9 hours ago, JohnHyam said: Bernard 'Bronco' Slade was a 1939 Crystal Palace junior. Between 1947 and 1949 he rode for Exeter and was later team manager. Why don't you just message his grandson, Mattie Bates? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 25, 2022 (edited) 21 hours ago, JohnHyam said: Bernard 'Bronco' Slade was a 1939 Crystal Palace junior. Between 1947 and 1949 he rode for Exeter and was later team manager. 11 hours ago, RoundTheBoards said: Why don't you just message his grandson, Mattie Bates? Thank you RoundTheBoards. I made my opening query in regard to 'Bronco' Slade to see if any supporters recalled him in his roles at Exeter Speedway and in later years. I am not seeking personal data about him which a message to Mattie Bates may only result in. Edited February 25, 2022 by Guest spelling error Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,937 Posted February 27, 2022 On 2/24/2022 at 11:26 PM, RoundTheBoards said: Why don't you just message his grandson, Mattie Bates? You would have thought he would have thanked you for that tip by now . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,086 Posted February 27, 2022 5 hours ago, iris123 said: You would have thought he would have thanked you for that tip by now . There is a reason why he hasn't, hint, hint... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted February 27, 2022 On 2/24/2022 at 10:26 PM, RoundTheBoards said: Why don't you just message his grandson, Mattie Bates? Perhaps John didn't know about the relationship. As usual, all the usual suspects jump in with both feet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 27, 2022 (edited) More research for Bernard 'Bronco' Slade appears elsewhere in YEARS GONE BY. See an update for EXETER RIDER elsewhere. Edited February 28, 2022 by Guest spelling error Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
