I've just joined this forum to share memories of 'Crusty' Pye who I remember at Coventry Bees.
His name came up due to the death of Gordon Kennett who I didn't know but was notified of his passing which led me to think about the few seasons I spent as a < 10yo sprog visiting Brandon Speedway with my parents & siblings every Saturday. I recalled Alan Hunt who rode for Cradley Heath and we all concidered him a 'dirty' rider. This led me to mention it to my sister who reminded my that we all liked 'Crusty' - but, if I recall correctly - because he was allways last !
The particular incident that sis & I both recall with some hilarity was when Crusty came off and his helmet rolled along the track causing Mother to exclaim "His head's come off!!" This was 75 years ago and still brings a massive smile to my face at the memory!
