BOBBATH
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Hi everybody, particularly Chunky, Can you update the list as of October 2024- last one I saw had Ian Williams crossing over to the great track in the sky
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I think they were generally referred to as Neath Dragons
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So now Ian Williams # 3 has passed (RIP). Hard to believe Ove is now third- I think John Louis and Wyglenda have passed- so that makes JIm Airey in the sixteen, Banger Jansson also
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Thanx for the link Norman. I am on only this forum as my period of interest is really the sixties-is it my imagination or are people posting on years gone by less frequently?
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Another legend gone- Leapin' Len. What a showman!!. Apparently he passed away in his sleep- a good way to go!! Any memories from other forumlanders. I never got to see him ride, unfortunately, but I certainly remember him as the Hackney promoter.
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Classic Speedway Memories - September2024 Edition
BOBBATH replied to Beirao's topic in Years Gone By
Me too, great stuff. Is Bill Landels still alive?? -
How did the Final end up, was it Mauger, Kitchen, Gilbertson?
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You are right fromafar. I think the actual Final Race was Mauger, Kitchen, Hunter, Gilbertson with Mauger winning. Great days.
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You are youthful...
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I think Jimmy Squibb threatened that he and some others said they would walk out of the meeting if the run off did not take place.
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Yes I most certainly do, he was good but not as good as the ones who came after. Was the second one over Scott Autrey?-he was a great rider, third in the one off World Championship. I thought once that he might go on to be World Champ.
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Defunct tracks and what’s now built on their sites?
BOBBATH replied to rearingtogo's topic in Years Gone By
I recall going to Doncaster in 1970. I am gonna have to stop reading this thread it's making me feel too depressed!!!! -
BTW, who was Frank Drake who used to report on the Exeter meetings.I never realised that this was a joke based on Sir Francis Drake- don't tell me that was Eric Linden also
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I used to like the old Star in the sixties before it all flashy.
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Defunct tracks and what’s now built on their sites?
BOBBATH replied to rearingtogo's topic in Years Gone By
Wot about Cleveland Park, home of the Bears and Long Eaton Stadium-let alone Somerton Park home of the Wasps. Don't get me started on the long lost Hackney Stadium. Is Pennycross in Plymouth still a possibility for speedway
