speedyguy 20 Posted March 4, 2007 (edited) In fact, the person in the cafe did say that there will be a "speedway day" some time this year, with a guided walk around the area and bikes etc on display. Does anyone know the date of this? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well, let's hope it's better publicised than the last venture. I can still recall two entrances to the track...one if you came "along te back way" from Wokingham, the other if you used the nine-mile ride to get there. Really a wonderful time in speedway for me! Edited March 4, 2007 by speedyguy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevH 257 Posted March 4, 2007 Well, let's hope it's better publicised than the last venture. Can't disagree with that, but I have to say the last venture was clearly well received at The Country Park, and the lady we spoke to was very enthusiastic about this years' event. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joanne 0 Posted March 5, 2007 Can't disagree with that, but I have to say the last venture was clearly well received at The Country Park, and the lady we spoke to was very enthusiastic about this years' event. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Kev, I will give you the privelege of looking for the track in the summer. I will stay in the car and guard it. My boss told me there is alot of snakes in that grass in the summer, big ones Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sliderphil 0 Posted March 9, 2007 My boss told me there is alot of snakes in that grass in the summer, big ones It's only the Adders that you really have to worry about. All the rest are not poisonous! Seriously though, I wish I could be there. Living 3500 miles away prohibits me from being involved in what will probably be a great day. Good luck finding the track; it was hard enough 9 years ago! Phil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stutowner 5 Posted June 5, 2007 In fact, the person in the cafe did say that there will be a "speedway day" some time this year, with a guided walk around the area and bikes etc on display. Does anyone know the date of this? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stutowner 5 Posted June 5, 2007 Hi All, There certainly will be another reunion there later this year and it will be better publicised than the last one as that was organised in a bit of a hurry. I would be very interested to get in touch with Lofqvist72 if he should read this or any other one know how I can contact him please. I wrote the aforementioned article in the Speedway Star in February and was part of the organisation of it. I can be contacted by e-mail: stuart.towner@blueyonder.co.uk (Editor of 'the Voice', the official journal for Friends of Speedway) or by posting a reply to this. Thank you. Stuart Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobC 664 Posted June 5, 2007 Hi Stuart, Lofqvist72 is my user name on the Poole Speedway Website,in honour of my all time favourite rider,Christer Lofqvist. Please see my pm for my email details. Regards, Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Hamilton 1 Posted June 6, 2007 There is an excellent,although small article in this weeks Speedway Star,concerning California Poppies.(see page 22) I recently paid a visit to the site,on Sunday 21/01/07,and took the following photo's.I would welcome any comments about the track's geography.For instance,where were the pits?Ist turn,start etc. Use the following link to access some of the photo's. http://community.webshots.com/user/Lofqvist72 I have been in touch with former riders,Bob Andrews and Tommy Sweetman in New Zealand and they think the pits are where photo 1 is and the start is approx where photo's 3-8 are. I did find some large lumps of concrete on the opposite side of the circuit,photos 14,15,and 16.Were these part of the old style concrete starting area's in use at the time? Anyone venturing there will need to be wearing wellies,as the ground is very boggy.Some places are reasonably dry,but in the main,very soft under foot. I had to venture the 'wrong' side of the barbed wire fence to obtain some of the shots,and believe me,you can easily go up to your knees in the bog! Anyway,I hope this helps shed some light into one of the more forgotten speedway arenas. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have some Californie Speedway programmes at home somewhere that were given to me by a former rider there George Major when I was a lad in the 1960s. Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stutowner 5 Posted June 6, 2007 I have some Californie Speedway programmes at home somewhere that were given to me by a former rider there George Major when I was a lad in the 1960s. Brian <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks Brian, Any chance of having sight of them please? Stu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Hamilton 1 Posted June 6, 2007 Thanks Brian, Any chance of having sight of them please? Stu <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I will get into my loft and dig them out. Give me a few days Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobC 664 Posted June 6, 2007 An interesting development tonight at Poole Speedway.I was happily discussing this thread with friends.It turns out that Bob Andrews will be in this country for the British GP at Cardiff.He will be here until early August. Stu, If you are trying to organise something,wouldnt it be great to get Bob along to add some first hand knowledge,and of course reminiss with former riders? I will happily lend as hand where possible,and might be able to arrange a display of machinery as well. Let me know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stutowner 5 Posted July 18, 2007 An interesting development tonight at Poole Speedway.I was happily discussing this thread with friends.It turns out that Bob Andrews will be in this country for the British GP at Cardiff.He will be here until early August. Stu, If you are trying to organise something,wouldnt it be great to get Bob along to add some first hand knowledge,and of course reminiss with former riders? I will happily lend as hand where possible,and might be able to arrange a display of machinery as well. Let me know. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stutowner 5 Posted July 18, 2007 <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi All, There will be another gathering at the Cali track on 12th October. Please bring along all your memories and memorabilia etc to share with us and to go towards the book we are putting together. Anything will be gratefully received and you will of course be acknowledged in the book. Best wishes, Stu ('phone 0208-397 6599) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,672 Posted July 20, 2007 In fact, the person in the cafe did say that there will be a "speedway day" some time this year, with a guided walk around the area and bikes etc on display. Does anyone know the date of this? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I've heard about it; I think that it is going to be in November. I'll post more details when I have them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedyguy 20 Posted August 12, 2007 (edited) A photo from a 1950s California match against visiting Rye House, centred on Vic Ridgeon (RH) - because the other riders are not known! - can be found on PHOTOS Veteran Riders post 1939 at the yahoo site http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/oldtimespeedway Edited August 12, 2007 by speedyguy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
