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I think it was around 2001/2002. I know its been quite a while.
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Matt Mattocks died of a brain tumour a fair few years ago.
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Hard Riders Of The Past Any Thoughts?
Van der Elst replied to Sidney the robin's topic in Years Gone By
Ron Mountford - tough as they came. -
For those interested, I have heard that the lifetime collection of Ivan Mauger OBE, MBE will be offered at Bonhams annual Autumn Stafford Sale on 15 October. http://bonhams.com/24131
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For those interested, I have heard that the lifetime collection of Ivan Mauger OBE, MBE will be offered at Bonhams annual Autumn Stafford Sale on 15 October. http://bonhams.com/24131
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Nygren wore white boots, but unsure if its him
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Which One Rider Would You Have Liked To Have Seen But Haven't?
Van der Elst replied to steve roberts's topic in Years Gone By
Yes - got to be Peter Craven - I am just a couple of years too young. I have seen most of the greats from '65 onwards: Fundin, Nygren, Briggs, Mauger and many others, but would loved to have seen Craven Ah Well. -
Favourite Team Race Jackets Before Advertising/sponsor Names.
Van der Elst replied to BOBBATH's topic in Years Gone By
I miss the old "FIghting Bee" from the Coventry Jackets. Sigh -
Wow that takes me back - reminds me all the way
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Van der Elst started following Years Gone By
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Coventry Bees my team - they are not gone yet - but the candle is burning very low. So Sad. I doubt I could give wholehearted allegience to another team as we go back a looooong way. 50 years.
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How Do Grass Track And Speedway Compare?
Van der Elst replied to a topic in Grasstrack, Sidecar, Short Track and Cycle Speedway
I know of at least 1 speedway rider from the 1960's who also did grass track. -
There are so many I remember - but I would probably go for Ove Fundin. Superb ........and for sheer entertainment....... THe entire 1966 team from Coventry Bees: Boocock, Cottrill, Mountford, France, Lightfoot, Owen + Another possibly Harrison