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  5. Posted

    24 minutes ago, Grachan said:

    Imagine if they had just let it go, and stated that they decided to do so because the rule only says "may". A lot more of a corrupt looking decision than the one they made, which applied the rule as written.

    Besides, the rule said they may and they did. So where's the issue?

    Exactly. The jury let it go…you can hear it now: ."Oh yes, just because it's Zmarzlik. Any other rider…etc.etc…." 

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  7. Posted · Edited by norbold

    Reported by Jon Stevens in the Dons Den on Facebook:

    "It is with great sadness that we hear of the news that Gordon William Kennett has sadly passed away at the age of 70. I am shocked and deeply saddened to hear this.

    "Gordon was our last rider to Don the number 1 race jacket. As he was the last ever rider to take the chequered flag at Wimbledon stadium. World Final Placed 2nd at Empire stadium Wembley in 78’. He was also a true Gent, would always stop to say ‘hello’ and a chat.

    "The Speedway family has lost a friend, a member of our the speedway family from the heydays of the sport. Our condolences to Barney Kennett Dave, Eddie and the whole of the Kennett family at this very difficult and sad time."

     

    Sorry, I see this has already been posted elsewhere, but I thought Years Gone By was the most appropriate place for it.

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  8. Posted

    1 hour ago, andout said:

    Well, my mother talked of Farndon often....her favourite rider in those days, my mother incidentally used to go to Speedway six times a week ALL in London!

    And yes, I did hear people talking about him at NX in the '60s.

    I hate to mention this, andout, but do you know who "old gusto" is?

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  9. Posted

    1 minute ago, BOBBATH said:

    I think that settles it- no-one alive today saw Tom Farndon ride.

    I wouldn't say that, BB. Tom died in 1935. There are plenty of people still around in their 90s and even 100s, some of whom may have seen Tom Farndon ride. In fact, I would think it highly likely there are still a few people around who saw him. 

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  10. Posted

    6 hours ago, BOBBATH said:

    Reg Fearman is still in touch with Arthur, I will have to ask him!!!!

    I wouldn't at the moment, BOBBATH. The reason I asked Midland Red that question is that I don't think Tom ever did ride in Australia, but I may be wrong, which is why I asked if he knows when Tom rode there. Tom Farndon did spend one winter in New Zealand where he broke lots of records, but never, as far as I know, went to Australia.

  15. Posted

    2 hours ago, Jonas H said:

    Arthur Payne, born 28/08/23, becomes 100 years today. The only remaining rider who is older than the sport itself! First acknowledged speedway meeting was held on December 15, 1923. Kan vara en bild av belysning och text

    Congratulations to Arthur. Well done that man!  Though I don't agree he is older than the sport, as I also don't agree that the "First acknowledged speedway meeting was held on December 15, 1923." But that's another story!

  17. Posted

    1 hour ago, chunky said:

    Not sure we've had this before, but since I learned about Newcastle's George Pepper, it is something that has intrigued me.

    I know there were a lot of riders who saw action during WWII, but how many were decorated for their deeds? I know of at least three.

    The aforementioned George Pepper became an RAF pilot, and received the Distinguished Flying Cross and Bar of shooting down six enemy aircraft. Sadly, he wasn't to survive the conflict, and perished in a flying accident in 1942.

    Hackney's Morian Hansen was too old to be accepted as an RAF pilot, and became a gunner in Wellington bombers. For his actions, he received both the Distinguished Flying Cross and George Medal for bravery (as a Dane, he was not eligible for the George Cross).

    1936 World Champion Lionel Van Praag also received the George Medal. As a second pilot in a Royal Australian Air Force DC-2 that was shot down, he rescued two colleagues, and got them safely to shore.

    So, anyone else that we know of? Norbold?

     

    No, I didn't get a Wartime decoration. :D

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  23. Posted

    On 8/9/2023 at 5:16 PM, Hawk127 said:

    Perhaps it should renamed the Commonwealth Final and you could have Doyle and few other decent riders in the line up and likewise the Australian Championships could invite a few Brits. Hold it at a weekend when the Poles are not racing and you might get an improved attendance. As it is only track locals locals a few waifs and strays from other tracks will make it on a weekday night. Devalue the product by attendance and race day and you have the best they can come up with. Says all about those in charge.

    No need to rename it.  Previous winners of the British Championship: Barry Briggs 1961, 1964-1969; Ivan Mauger 1970-1972; Rory Schlein (who's in it this year) 2020. Other podium places have gone to Ronnie Moore, Bob Valentine and Jason Crump.

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