howling gorgon 1 Posted May 25, 2003 That would be 3 Steve H 8) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevH 257 Posted May 25, 2003 Don't think we haven't considered the idea Ladies and Gentlemen. The first problem we have is the use of Premier and Elite League Riders on a Conference League Track. It's nice to think, that in the event that this meeting is resurected, so many people seem to consider Wimbledon as the obvious venue. Once we have staged the GB v Sweden U21 in July, the Board will be considering what else to do with any vacant dates left this Season, and we will give it some thought and consult the governing bodies. Regards, # Name Removed #. Thanks for taking the time to reply David, and the very best of luck with the venture if you choose to pursue it. If you do go ahead and assemble a line-up on a par with line-ups from the past, I'm sure Plough Lane will witness it's biggest crowd for 30 years! It's great to hear of a promotion thinking big these days, and hopefully the days of seeing the red and yellow back regularly in the top league aren't that far away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
False dawn 2,307 Posted May 26, 2003 Don't think we haven't considered the idea Ladies and Gentlemen. The first problem we have is the use of Premier and Elite League Riders on a Conference League Track. It's nice to think, that in the event that this meeting is resurected, so many people seem to consider Wimbledon as the obvious venue. Once we have staged the GB v Sweden U21 in July, the Board will be considering what else to do with any vacant dates left this Season, and we will give it some thought and consult the governing bodies. Regards, # Name Removed #. Well I'd buy an advance ticket just on the off chance you might run this meeing again. The very best of luck on this and your other ventures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,437 Posted May 26, 2003 Ivan is over in August Jim with his Long Track GP November 1st, why don't you have a word? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandman 0 Posted May 26, 2003 How about the winner receives an original PAINTING done by none other than DD? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandman 0 Posted May 27, 2003 Way to go,.. I do think the original painting would be icing on the cake though DD. Hey, we have had our moments, but I have always respected your art, I am not blind, I see what you do. That side of you humbles me JB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BritPeter Posted May 27, 2003 I well remember the Internationale being held at Harringay, I was not there, but I recall the Speedway star's report on the meeting, it was a really hot night, and the track was bumpy. In the heats, apparantly, according to the speedway star, Ove was leading Ronnie, but Ove hit a big bump and Moore got by him, and Ove won a great race with Ronnie Moore in a run-off for the cup, great day's and great riders. I was a huge fan of Ove Fundin and as far as I am concerned he is the greatest ever. Ove won three Internationale's on the trot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrizHeathen 37 Posted July 5, 2003 Some classic racing during this event over the years. My memories are of the long drive South after Cradley's traditional Monday morning fixture at the Shay. So racing at two of the most vastly different tracks in the UK within twelve hours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevH 257 Posted July 5, 2003 Memories for me include sitting on Clapham Common eating corned beef and mustard sandwiches and watching the planes flying above and wondering if Tommy J or any of the other top Swedes were in them and flying in for the meeting. OMG I've just read this back and I think I've finally lost it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Addy 1 Posted July 5, 2003 Not interested in potatoes, parsnips or turnips then ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lioness 1,478 Posted July 6, 2003 What dya mean 'finally' ?? :twisted: :clown Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevH 257 Posted February 25, 2004 Has anyone got a complete list of winners for this meeting? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,437 Posted February 25, 2004 1961 - 1981 only Kev... 61 Fundin 62 Fundin 63 Fundin 64 Briggs 65 Monk 66 Nordin 67 Nordin 68 N.Boocock 69 Hedge 70 Mauger 71 Mauger 72 Mauger 73 Olsen 74 P.Collins 75 Olsen 76 Simmons 77 Jancarz 78 P. Collins 79 Lee 80 Jessup 81 Nielsen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevH 257 Posted February 25, 2004 That's great Steve, thanks for that. Can anyone bring these results up to date please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyMac 720 Posted February 25, 2004 Remember when Garry Middleton - Cass the Gas of Hackney fame - (falsely) accused Ivan Mauger of using the banned nitro fuel additive that caused uproar at the 1972 Internationale? This WAS the biggest meeting of the UK year, with a line-up that always surpassed the World Final itself for pure quality from 1-16. When Hedgie won the 1969 Internationale, he drove home with his bike packed into his boot. How times have changed, eh? Don't know about Halifax to Wimbledon, but for us Southerners the Spring Bank Holiday schedule was: Reading (11am), Rye House (3.30 or 4pm), then Plough Lane (7.45). What a day! Tony Mc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
