Brian Hamilton

Just picked up on the French topic so forgive me if I have missed something. I remember Ray Liston who tried to get into English Speedway in the 60s but didn't really do any good, but I am sure he was involved to a greater extent riding in France. Anyone sort me out on this one?

Hi Norbold, If I am still around on this planet I will do my best to be there.

Sorry for late reply but I have been away. Many thanks for your help tele52

Bobbath, I viewed the Range Rider Film sites and was ready to order Volumes 1-5 but discovered that my UK DVD Player may not be suitable so I emailed them to ask for the spcifications. They came back very quick and said that The format required is 'Region 1' and they doubted that mine would be suitable. Any thoughts? Best wishes

Bobbath You are brilliant, many thanks

Not sure why so many go for Rico as he is well past his sell by date in GP terms. Tai, Chris Holder are much better bets I feel and I think Bomber should get one more crack at it as I feel he was a little unlucky in some of his outings.; Certainly not Scotty.

I do hope that the GP Administrators/FIM hand out a significant ban on Gollob. He has done this before albeit a few years ago and is not only dangerous but could affect the whole result of a race and or meeting. He is a great rider but a very ill-mannered and ignorant man.

Very sad news of Eric's passing. I was fortunate to have seen him at Oxford riding for New Cross although it was at the end of his career. However, it was a privilege to have had the opportunity of seeing him ride. R.I.P. Eric

I have said it on another thread this morning but I must apologise to Rico for saying that he should not be in the team. Rico you were brilliant !!!!! Brian

WEll I think it was agreat team effort and Rico please forgive me for saying that I thought you should be left out. You rode fantastic and I do think that you produced your best ever performance for GB! It was a shame that we did not perform as well in the last few heats but it did give us a great deal more hope than I ever thought we had up to then. I thought the track was not as good as I expected but I suppose Ole O had a lot to do with that.

I am inclined to agree in a perverse sort of way. However, Although I am not a great fan of Scotty, I just think we might have had an outside chance of runners up after looking at the race card. In fact I think we still would have an outside chance if we left out Rico for Scotty! I cant wait for it, I have been worked up for it since Monday and it should be a fantastic Meeting....

Many thanks for the race card, excellent work Brian

Bobbath, Now there's a name that I dont recall coming up on here! I remember him well but I am sure he dropped out of racing in mid-late 60s.

Hi Star Ghost, I think it was but Oxford were given the choice of what ridre to release on this occasion. The Rider Control Board also moved Genno away from Oxford to Poole in the mid-sixties.