The White Knight

Thank you for posting this Chunky. I had forgotten that, you are right John Goodall was the first one I saw. John was only with us for about half the Season in 1971, he returned to New Zealand.

First time I ever saw a full face helmet was in about 19972. Dave Gatenby wore one when riding for Sunderland 'Stars'.

Sad news indeed. R.I.P. + Billy.

I've felt that way since 1974. Nearly FIFTY years ago now.

Too true Bobbath, too true.

Totally agree Steve. Fantastic stuff. Absolutely BRILLIANT!!! A trifle early for me - I started watching Speedway in 1964. Absolutely superb viewing this. Pity we can't go back to those days Speedway wise. A far superior product then, in my opinion. No doubt many will disagree with me, which is fair enough. I know how I feel.

Sunderland 'Saints', 1964: Mike Parker/Bill Bridgett. Sunderland 'Stars' 1971 to 1974: Len Silver, Charlton and Fell, Elizabeth Taylor. Here endeth Sunderland's involvement with Speedway.

I know the feeling.

Brilliant this. Love it.

That was my thinking too.....

How will this effect a Rider's recourse to the Speedway Riders Benevolent Fund? If these Tracks are independent, and free of of official Speedway Promotors influence, would they still qualify?. I think questions like thiis need to be asked. Insurance etc. too.

One night, years ago now, we attended a Crewe 'Kings' Reunion. When we we were returning from the Function, we shared a taxi with 'Taffy' Owen and Pete Kelly. I have never laughed so much in my life. The stories they told were so funny. I will ever remember that trip in the taxi with fondness and appreciation. Thanks for the memories. Two great lads. May they both Rest in Peace. +

Lucky you. I'm not the only one on here who has had problems. In the interests of fairness though, I have had no trouble for a couple of days now. Let's just hope it is fixed.

I just thought I would try to enter the Site before logging off for the night. I was successful this time. Is it fixed? I don't know. I like to think I am fair.

Lucky you.

If that is the case, then how is it that it works one day, and not the next. Surely if it was an update it would , in a professional world, be preceded by a warning from the Site that the update was taking place. Nothing like that here. Just some people having problems, and some people not - that doesn't look like an update to me. Imagine if the main FIFA Website was behaving like this what an outcry there would be. Speedway purports to be a professional Sport - surely it's method of communications to it's customers (Fans) should be capable of maintaining a Website that is fit for purpose on all Browsers. If I took my car in for an MOT - I would be a bit peeved if the Test took two or three weeks to complete the Test.

Tried to access Site today. Been fine all weekend, thought it was fixed - obviously isn't, as, once again I am unable to get on. This isn't going to encourage any new prospective Speedway Supporters is it? It may well put off a few, including those like myself, whose only contact with Speedway these days is the Website or the Television. Come on SGB - it looks amateurish - sort it out!!

I think the initial Post is good one. I totally agree with it.

Me too.

I too am using Chrome. I too am having great difficulty entering the Site. This has only happened, for me, over the last couple of weeks. Not a great advert for the Sport. What is going on? PS: Thanks for the tip uk_martin. I will try another browser. PPS: Didn't work there either.

As a member of The National Trust for Scotland - I get an OAP Price for my subscription.

Sad to see the demise of my favourite magazines. I have read all of them from back to front. I do get other periodicals that I read the parts that interest me. The thing about Backtrack and Classic Speedway was that I read every single word. I will miss them very much - but - I do have every single copy of both to look back on, and, that at least is a great compensation. Thanks to Tony, Susie et al for all their hard work, they can be very proud of how their Magazines have enterained us over the years. In a very real sense I can say - - -- 'THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES'.

Superb Book. A most impressive tome. Looks good on my bookshelves too. It is really well worth getting for Christmas. Very highly recommended.

R.I.P. + Gavin. My condolences to Family and friends.

Great innovation - if this is the only way forward to ensure the future of Speedway - I'm all for it. Tiimes change, and so, sadly, must we. I would, of course, miss the noise, as I already miss the smell.