Hazzman 72 Posted November 24, 2005 Does anyone know what the date and year was of Ray Wilson of Leicester Lions gaining West Ham's track record? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,176 Posted November 24, 2005 7 April 1969. Hammers first home match of the 1969 season v. Leicester. Ray Wilson recorded 70.2, beating the old track record held jointly by Norman Hunter and Sverre Harrfeldt of 70.8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hazzman 72 Posted November 24, 2005 Norbold did that stay as the record? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,176 Posted November 25, 2005 Yes. It remained the track record until West Ham closed in 1972. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hazzman 72 Posted November 25, 2005 My Uncle has a fanasatic picture of him on one of bends in that particular ride where he was standing at the time. It's brilliant. Thanks for the info Norbold. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,176 Posted November 25, 2005 I don't suppose there's any chance......? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liontamer 202 Posted November 25, 2005 Which only goes to prove that Ray Wilson was to speedway what the late great Georgie Best was to football. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted November 25, 2005 Is that supposed to be a compliment? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Custom House Kid 45 Posted November 26, 2005 I don't suppose there's any chance......? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ditto Would make a good piece on my site My Webpage Jack Young held the old track record 70.6 0n 1st June 1954 (Larger Wheel) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hazzman 72 Posted November 26, 2005 I don't suppose there's any chance......? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> He's blown it up into a poster now, if I get hold of the original, I will scan it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,176 Posted November 27, 2005 Thanks Hazzman, you're a star! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
