KevH 257 Posted October 7, 2007 Does anyone know the track record, holder and date set for Paisley when they closed at the end of 1976 please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 21,029 Posted October 7, 2007 I knew that was going to be the question as soon as i saw you had started the thread Why don't you get them all out of the way in one go? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevH 257 Posted October 7, 2007 I knew that was going to be the question as soon as i saw you had started the thread Why don't you get them all out of the way in one go? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Cos I can't type that bloody fast. So come on, whats the answer then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moxey63 1,785 Posted October 7, 2007 The 1977 yearbook - that should give you the answer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevH 257 Posted October 7, 2007 The 1977 yearbook - that should give you the answer. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Trust me I've looked - unfortunately it doesn't list track records that year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joanne 0 Posted October 8, 2007 Don't know the answer Kev, but did you know that on 14 May 75 there were 14873 spectators at Paisley Speedway, Festival of Paisley Trophy. 11873 spectators had free tickets. Double the amount of fans at Lakeside for Poole this year. And before you say about Lakeside being televised, so was Paisley's meeting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulco 7,084 Posted October 8, 2007 Does anyone know the track record, holder and date set for Paisley when they closed at the end of 1976 please? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Canny remember that long ago Kev , but i'll try and find out . It was a big track so i'm thinking about 72 or 73 seconds . Got a feeling it wasn't a Paisley rider that held it though as they weren't very good . I'll have a hunt and see if i've any old programmes in the attic . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moxey63 1,785 Posted October 8, 2007 I knew i'd find it... Just checked in the '77 yearbook, page 224, and discovered that Mike Fullerton was holder of Paisley track record. He clocked his time - 74.2 - on 28.8.76. The Paisley circuit was 391 metres. Anything else I can assist you with, Kev... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryn 413 Posted October 8, 2007 (edited) I knew i'd find it... Just checked in the '77 yearbook, page 224, and discovered that Mike Fullerton was holder of Paisley track record. He clocked his time - 74.2 - on 28.8.76. The Paisley circuit was 391 metres. Anything else I can assist you with, Kev... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Remember being at a Paisley v Crayford meeting back in the year dot and, before the match could get underway, avidly watching Neil McFarlane having to take chunks out of the centre green with a spade all along the home straight. Apparently the powers that be had decided that the track wasn't wide enough - hence Neil's nifty spadework! Edited October 8, 2007 by Bryn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dantodan 314 Posted October 8, 2007 Does anyone want to help create a Paisley page on my www.defunctspeedway.co.uk website? Pictures and views and a bit of history? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigerbrandcoffee 0 Posted October 8, 2007 Remember being at a Paisley v Crayford meeting back in the year dot and, before the match could get underway, avidly watching Neil McFarlane having to take chunks out of the centre green with a spade all along the home straight. Apparently the powers that be had decided that the track wasn't wide enough - hence Neil's nifty spadework! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> There's a similar story I recall although in this case it was Newcastle who were in town. The track width was again the concern on said home straight, and Neil McFarlane produced a tape measure to prove beyond doubt that the track was the minimum required width, and this was accepted albeit reluctantly by the riders and officials... It later emerged that Neil had cut about 3 feet out of the tape measure before re-joining it so that the track looked legal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mervjankefanclub 48 Posted October 8, 2007 There's a similar story I recall although in this case it was Newcastle who were in town. The track width was again the concern on said home straight, and Neil McFarlane produced a tape measure to prove beyond doubt that the track was the minimum required width, and this was accepted albeit reluctantly by the riders and officials... It later emerged that Neil had cut about 3 feet out of the tape measure before re-joining it so that the track looked legal <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i know he wasnt everyones cup of tea but i liked neil mcfarlane wish we had a few promoters like him around nowadays Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigerbrandcoffee 0 Posted October 8, 2007 i know he wasnt everyones cup of tea but i liked neil mcfarlane wish we had a few promoters like him around nowadays <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I liked Neil's style a lot. It's no co-incidence he was around during Tigers' most successful spell in their history. True he did drop Steve Lawson when he was struggling and that put a lot of red 'n' white noses out of joint but for me, he cleared that slate by getting shot of Kenny McKinna in favour of the infinitely more entertaining (on and off the track) Mark Courtney. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevH 257 Posted October 8, 2007 I knew i'd find it... Just checked in the '77 yearbook, page 224, and discovered that Mike Fullerton was holder of Paisley track record. He clocked his time - 74.2 - on 28.8.76. The Paisley circuit was 391 metres. Anything else I can assist you with, Kev... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So it is, I didn't look past the Paisley chapter. Thanks very much moxey, it's appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevH 257 Posted October 8, 2007 Don't know the answer Kev, but did you know that on 14 May 75 there were 14873 spectators at Paisley Speedway, Festival of Paisley Trophy. 11873 spectators had free tickets. Double the amount of fans at Lakeside for Poole this year. And before you say about Lakeside being televised, so was Paisley's meeting <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Bizarely, I was aware of that Jo, in fact I read the very same story last night. It's a shame those crowd figures didn't continue though as Paisley only lasted two seasons. Canny remember that long ago Kev , but i'll try and find out . It was a big track so i'm thinking about 72 or 73 seconds . Got a feeling it wasn't a Paisley rider that held it though as they weren't very good . I'll have a hunt and see if i've any old programmes in the attic . <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for the offer anyway Paulco......... appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
