MAUGERACE 0 Posted August 8, 2007 Watching the likes of the Boocock's, Reg Wilson,Airey,Ray Wilson,Briggo,Ole,Sjosten,Collins,Mauger,Michanek,Jessup,Ashby et al, this must have been the sumit of Speedway heaven, I just feel privilaged to have watched so many great riders both at Hyde road and at away meetings up and down the country. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOBBATH 467 Posted August 8, 2007 Welcome to the forum maugerace-I have to go with the sixties tho-most of the guys you mention were going plus Fundin,Knutsson, Craven and the harum scarum Provincial League..It was great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trackman 3 Posted August 9, 2007 Watching the likes of the Boocock's, Reg Wilson,Airey,Ray Wilson,Briggo,Ole,Sjosten,Collins,Mauger,Michanek,Jessup,Ashby et al, this must have been the sumit of Speedway heaven, I just feel privilaged to have watched so many great riders both at Hyde road and at away meetings up and down the country. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The 80's was the last of the good old days... Regards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,135 Posted August 9, 2007 30s: Vic Huxley, Tom Farndon, Jack Milne, Jack Parker, Bluey Wilkinson, Lionel Van Praag, Eric Langton, Frank Arthur, Colin Watson, Ginger Lees, Wilbur Lamoreaux, Cordy Milne, Ron Johnson 40s: Vic Duggan, Jack Parker, Tommy Price, Graham Warren, Bill Kitchen, Norman Parker, Aub Lawson, Eric Chitty, Ron Johnson, Alec Statham 50s: Jack Young, Freddie Williams, Aub Lawson, Ronnie Moore, Graham Warren, Barry Briggs, Ove Fundin, Brian Crutcher, Peter Craven, Arthur Forrest, Split Waterman 60s: Ove Fundin, Barry Briggs, Peter Craven, Bjorn Knutson, Ronnie Moore, Ivan Mauger, Gote Nordin, Ken McKinlay, Sverre Harrfeldt, Nigel Boocock, Ron How, Igor Plechanov and so on throughout the decades... Maybe every decade had its great riders and those who were privileged enough to watch them will always feel they were the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trackman 3 Posted August 9, 2007 "Nigel Boocock"... unsung hero in my book... He put Cov on the map big time, aswell as the Aus V Eng/World All Stars tests.. I'v seen the Sydney Show Ground and the Ekka close the gates before the first race due to being sold out due to Booey and his teams. It's a testament to the man, that so many riders were happy to follow in his foot steps.... Look at http://www.chrisharris.black-diamonds.net/fanclub.php .. This year after a winter in the SUN. (;0))).. hope he comes back next year. "Little Boy Blue 2"? Regards. PS. Some of Britains/Worlds finest have all been under the wing of the Little Boy Blue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dean 0 Posted August 10, 2007 The 80s were my fav decade, as i first went to Hyde road with the old man in 82. Loads of top stars, Morton, Morans, Gundersen, Nielsen, oh and a guy called Carter. Im oviously biased but i have lots of great memories, my dad always says the 70s PC was just awesome, pitty by 82 he was on the way down really, fantastic at BV though, oh man could we do with Super Mort and PC now!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colincooke 0 Posted August 11, 2007 "Nigel Boocock"... unsung hero in my book... He put Cov on the map big time, aswell as the Aus V Eng/World All Stars tests.. I'v seen the Sydney Show Ground and the Ekka close the gates before the first race due to being sold out due to Booey and his teams. It's a testament to the man, that so many riders were happy to follow in his foot steps.... Look at http://www.chrisharris.black-diamonds.net/fanclub.php .. This year after a winter in the SUN. (;0))).. hope he comes back next year. "Little Boy Blue 2"? Regards. PS. Some of Britains/Worlds finest have all been under the wing of the Little Boy Blue. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I remember booey from my childhood days &i agree he was an ab legend i believe he's doing ok 4 himself down under these days.Another 1 is the late great Chris Pusey,i remmember seing him come off at Hyde Road b almost a lap behind& still get up &win the race Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOBBATH 467 Posted August 12, 2007 Saw the last post by ColinCooke-has Geoff Pusey passed away then??When did he die?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colincooke 0 Posted August 12, 2007 Saw the last post by ColinCooke-has Geoff Pusey passed away then??When did he die?? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm sure i remember seeing his obituary in the speedway star a few years ago.Is there anyone out there that can confirm, i'd hate 2 think i've made an error here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trackman 3 Posted August 12, 2007 Saw the last post by ColinCooke-has Geoff Pusey passed away then??When did he die?? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Chris Pusey. Speedway: Belle Vue mourns loss of Pusey BY RICHARD FROST 10/10/2002 CHRIS Pusey, the flamboyant former Belle Vue and England captain, has died at his Liverpool home after illness. He was 55. Pusey was known throughout the sport as the Polka Dot Kid because of the highly individual helmet and leathers he wore in the late 1960s when riders were still wearing a standard black gear. He rode for the Aces from 1967 to 1974, a golden age for the club who won a straight hat-trick of British League titles from 1970. Pusey was brought into speedway from a highly successful career in grass-track racing by their star finder manager Dent Oliver and one of his everlasting contributions to Belle Vue history is that he was largely responsible for legends Peter Collins and Chris Morton joining the club. RIP Chris. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colincooke 0 Posted August 12, 2007 Chris Pusey. Speedway: Belle Vue mourns loss of Pusey BY RICHARD FROST 10/10/2002 CHRIS Pusey, the flamboyant former Belle Vue and England captain, has died at his Liverpool home after illness. He was 55. Pusey was known throughout the sport as the Polka Dot Kid because of the highly individual helmet and leathers he wore in the late 1960s when riders were still wearing a standard black gear. He rode for the Aces from 1967 to 1974, a golden age for the club who won a straight hat-trick of British League titles from 1970. Pusey was brought into speedway from a highly successful career in grass-track racing by their star finder manager Dent Oliver and one of his everlasting contributions to Belle Vue history is that he was largely responsible for legends Peter Collins and Chris Morton joining the club. RIP Chris. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Cheers Trackman, that's much appreciated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOBBATH 467 Posted August 13, 2007 Sorry to hear Chris passed away at such a young age(cancer????/heart attack????-is his brother Geoff still with us? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAUGERACE 0 Posted August 13, 2007 Didn't know that Chris had died in 2002! he was a great underated vital cog in the Hyde road outfit, Ivan Mauger was always my personal favorite but Chris,Soren Sjosten ( also no longer with us )Alan Wilkinson and Eric Broadbelt and were never far behind in my top 5 Aces..............Peter Collins and Chris Morton were obvious fan favorites but the 4 previously mentioned were just as important in my book. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
