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I received an email from the grandaughter of Bert shown below Hi -My grandfather was Herbert Horace Ivey or Bert Ivey. We thought he was a racer at Harringay. He later went to Australia in the 1950s. People have said he was a popular rider - not sure of the era - between the wars or pre or ...? Do you have any suggestions? Sarah So was Bert Ivey well known and what teams did he ride for

There are some photos of California on www.defunctspeedway.co.uk check out the A-Z section for California

I got this info from Reg whom I interrupted whilst he was on holiday Bluey Scott is Eric Scott, originates from Sydney, lived for some time in Adelaide now lives on the Gold Coast at Burleigh Waters, is 77 years of age, raced for Glasgow and Motherwell in the 50´s and raced for me in the 60´s at Middlesbrough and Long Eaton. Reg has his own page on www.defunctspeedway.co.uk

I have 5 webpages showing dozens of old Speedway Bikes. To improve the webpages, my knowledge of the machinery needs to be backed up by a speedway mechanic. If you can help send me an email jskinner06@btinternet.com

Hi Marty If you go down to Berrington remember to take your camera and photograph anything that is left of the track for me Daniel Todan

Yeah Falkirk Bandit, thank you. The site is growing daily and big thanks to all who have scanned pictures, programmes badges etc. Keep them coming please. I'll bet falkirk bandit does not like my other site (Eh yes the Newcastle one)

If you enjoy old speedway and have not yet had a look at www.defunctspeedway.co.uk then pay the website a visit. the misc and name the riders pages should entertain you. recent addition to the Misc page is Acorn Dobson so named because of the shape of his head. Have a browse and help me build the site to an even greater height

I have been told that one rider at least wore clogs when he rode, He was Riskit Rileys father also known as Riskit Riley. He rode at Audenshaw. Details at www.defunctspeedway.co.uk Audenshaw page. does anyone know of any other riders using clogs

I have recieved an email from Ken Ward who is 82 yrs old. Ken remembers from his childhood watching Riskit, Kens uncles were friends of him. I have started a page for Audenshaw on the defunct website and put Kens email on there. I have asked Ken for more info about Audenshaw and Riskit Riley so watch that space

I have a couple of photographs of the very recent New Zealand Veterans 2008 Re-union. I can name 5 or 6 of the guys Have a look and see if we can get all the names The photos are on the Defunct site Veterans page

I have on the Miscellaneous page of the defunct site pictures of the oldest rider (Gordon Byers) he won the first ever race at Newcastles Brough Park back in 1929. I also have a picture of Riskit Riley (I would like some info on him for the website) The 3rd oldest rider is reported to be Jack Tidbury (I would like a picture and some info on him) Hope you can help

Gordon Byers at 96 is the oldest surviving rider. He started riding at Middlesbrough in 1928 and when Newcastle openend in 1929 he rode there before moving from his native north east to Leeds and then on to greater things at Wembley. He was a member of the England side which toured NZ and Australia in the early 30's. If you would like to buy a copy of the book priced at £9.99 +£2.00pp send me an email jskinner06@btinternet.com

I have just put a photo of Tyburn Gallows on the Brafield page of Defunct Tracks Why did he use that name?

If anyone manages to dig up any iformation or pictures of Brafield please get in touch so we can improve the Brafield page on the defunct site

A new book just hitting the shelves is A Lions Roar written by Liz Palmer (Niece of Gordon Byers) Liz has chronicled the career of her uncle Gordon. Gordon is now 96 yrs old which makes him the oldest speedway rider by a mile. I am happy to act as a go-between for anyone wanting to buy the book £9,99 + £2.00 postage.... You can contact me via either of my websites shown below

Thanks for the info. I hope to get a few pictures of Jack sent to me from OZ and fingers crossed he will be ok after the heart op I will put any pics on the defunct site

John, Sid King was not a rider but seems to have been fairly well known in the VMCC and restoration circles, he restored a number of Brooklands machines as well as early Dirt Track and Speedway. I understand he worked for Vic Martin (as per the bike) in 1949-50 which is where the passion for all things JAP came from Hope this is helpful Jeremy If you want to see pictures of the Bikes visit either of my websites named below and follow links for Bikes Page 5

Thanks Norbold, I have updated the website.

He was and maybe still is the second oldest living rider, Gordon Byers is the oldest If you visit my defunct site miscellaneous page there is a photo of Riskit and Gordon

I remember a 1990's rider who was known as the Pink Panther anyone know whom I refer too?

On my Newcastle website I have a picture of a 1920's Indian. Dave Gifford (remember him?) has been in touch about the bike and its possible original owner Giffy says: is it the bike once used by Kiwi Spencer "Smokey" Stratton? I understand that Stratton became Promoter or team manager at Newcastle after he quit riding and was killed in a road crash coming back from a meeting at Workington? Can you verify or give me any additional info? So! can anyone shed any light email me John

On the Newcastle Website I have a page of programmes. There are some missing years 1930 1938 1939 1988 1997 2000 If you have any programmes from these years please get in touch jskinner06@btinternet.com I am not trying to get you to part with your prized collection we could arrange for scans the complete the webpage

Thanks to the forum I have received some scans. I still need examples from 1930 and 1988 so can you help

There is an excellent collection of Rayleigh pictures etc on www.defunctspeedway.co.uk Just added two more photos today

Whilst checking on the riding career of David Bargh, I found he rode in the 70's, 80's and 90's (he is still riding now in NZ) so davids career spanned 3 decades in UK and 4 decades worldwide. I bet you know riders who did more!