Midland Red

QUOTE (Robbie B @ Jul 3 2009, 11:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good call but 1928 - 1963 is only 35 years, Ross has been going for 37 and counting. Oops - the 20's to the 60's seemed a long span 1975 (or 1972) seems so recent that I forgot we're nearly in the 2nd decade of the next century (as the years/months/weeks/days fly by at my age!) Similar to the comment recently that the war in Iraq (which is only a current event) has lasted longer than the major conflict that was World War II - time perspective is so difficult to grasp Anyway, well done Larry Ross!

All this talk about Wembley - don't forget it's NOT the Empire Stadium with all its history and memories from Lionel van Pragg through to Ole Olsen, calling at Freddie Williams, Peter Craven and Ove Fundin on the way It's a brand new 21st century concrete monstrosity There's no magic to the "new" Wembley" like there was about Sir Arthur Elvin's old place The location of the Millenium Stadium (or Anfield South, as Liverpool fans would have you call it), so close to the centre of the city and with Cardiff Bay nearby, seems from the other posts to be far more favoured than the Industrial Park which is Wembley, Middlesex

Surely this has to be Ron Johnson, who rode prior to coming over from Australia in 1928, and last rode in 1963

Apologies DW - remiss of me Forgot to say thanks! So . . . Thanks - I have it printed off - can't wait for 5!

Heat 17 looks interesting! PS - Which country is Bomber representing? - "GG"

Anyone seen this, care to review?

As a Coventry Kid, I would love to have been around to see Lythalls Lane Like Norbold, Tom Farndon in action anywhere Those I missed : New Cross Harringay Walthamstow Norwich Those I miss : Blackbird Road Custom House Plough Lane as it was Wembley Halifax Hyde Road

Shawn Moran Scott Autrey Rick Miller - come on you Bees fans!

You're very welcome It's hard to believe that it's 34 years ago! How the years have flown by!

Nigel Boocock Testimonial Meeting, Sunday 22 June 1975, 3.00pm, Coventry Stadium Union Jacks 34 Ray Wilson 3 - 3 2 = 8 Peter Collins 1 3 2 3 = 9 Dave Jessup 1 ef - 3 = 4 Terry Betts 1 - 2 1 = 4 Malcolm Simmons (res) 3 3 3 = 9 Lions 26 Nigel Boocock 3 2 2 1 = 8 Jim McMillan 2 2 3 3 = 10 George Hunter 0 - 1 - = 1 Chris Pusey ef 2 2 1 = 5 Chris Morton (res) 2 0 = 2 Australasians 26 Ivan Mauger 3 1 3 3 = 10 Bruce Cribb (replacing Barry Briggs) 0 1 - 2 = 3 John Boulger 3 - 1 2 = 6 Billy Sanders 1 1 1 - = 3 Bob Valentine (res) 1 1 2 = 4 Scandinavians 10 Bernt Persson 2 0 0 0 = 2 Tommy Nilsson 2 0 0 0 = 2 Soren Karlsson 2 3 - 0 = 5 Edgar Stangeland (replacing Finn Thomsen) 0 0 0 1 = 1 Olle Nygren (replacing Richard Hellsen) (res) 0 = 0 Testimonial Trophy Ht 1 Chris Morton, Bob Valentine, Richard Hellsen, Malcom Simmons (ef) Ht 2 Alan Wilkinson (replacing Rick France), Martin Ashby, Doug Wyer, Phil Herne Ht 3 Ray Wilson, Peter Collins, Terry Betts, Dave Jessup Ht 4 Bernt Persson, Soren Karlsson, Edgar Stangeland, Tommy Nilsson Ht 5 Jim McMillan, George Hunter, Nigel Boocock (ef), Chris Pusey (ef) - rerun after Nigel Boocock fell Ht 6 Billy Sanders, Bruce Cribb, Mitch Shirra (exc), Ivan Mauger (exc), John Boulger (ns) - 5 restarts SF1 Peter Collins, Ray Wilson, Alan Wilkinson, Chris Morton SF2 Bernt Persson, Bruce Cribb, Jim McMillan, Billy Sanders (ef) Final Peter Collins, Bernt Persson, Bruce Cribb, Ray Wilson (nf)

Hang on! According to Mill-Lard, it's actually "A-Rune" (in the "A-Red" helmet colours) - all words beginning with the letter R have to be prefixed with A- And of course you forgot the Polish licence!

IMHO the referee was correct, since I cannot for the life of me, and with over 40 years watching our fabulous sport, see how Nicki Peeeeeedersen was the cause of the race being stopped Yes, it was sad to see Scott Nicholls struggle so much, it is beyond belief that he is so far off the pace As far as Chris Harris is concerned, a terrific win in heat 1, and track conditions probably caused him to drop two or even three points later on - certainly he was not out of his depth, although like others on that "track", when at the back there was very little hope except for errors from those in front

But how many times can he use the word "certainly" in one sentence ? Without riding on a Polish Licence ?? !!

From pillar to post With every turn of the wheel This will separate the sheep from the goats Eh!!!!!!! Oh, 301106k5 - I've flipped even thinking about it

No he didn't - where was he in Heat 22?

Stand by for a new addition to Millard's repetoire : Chris Harris, twice-times British Champion

Les, definitely, what about Col Cottrell as well

Certainly, I have to tell you, well, disappointment for . . . . . . . ALL OF US

Did anyone happen to resolve this one ?

I learned something from Millard on Saturday night about the Grands Prix which I didn't realise before "From the semi-finals, it's every man for himself" So what was the idea of the first 20 heats - team riding or what? - perhaps that's why there were 20 processions But that can't be right, because in each of the 20 heats, one rider was disappointed By the way, Emil has a Polish passport

Re : Mountford, Ron leads Ashby, Martin of Exeter 68-1 Just a thought - is it Man Mountford, or actually Col Cottrell ?

This might stir some memories! http://speedwaymemories.fotopic.net/c1122612.html

Thanks guys - brilliant replies and clarification of the location Hope this link works http://maps.live.com/#JndoZXJlMT10cm9vbit3...TIxODc0OTk5OTk4 Pity there's nothing left to see of the track Looking forward to Leicester's third venue - hope it's as good as Blackbird Road was Thanks again PS The link only takes you to the crossroads but move NE with birds eye view and the wedge is clearly visible

Colin Richard Cottrell b 21 Mar 1942 - death registered June 1/4 1982 ref Coventry 33 0318

Much to the present Mrs Red's disgust ("not another book!"), I've just received my copy, purchased via Amazon from Orbiting Books, for £6.59 plus £2.75 shipping, total £9.34, delivered in two days Suggest this route to anyone who still needs a copy - and they are mint, not used! - well recommended Looking forward to settling down to a good read now!