Sajenkin 0 Posted November 9, 2007 Ok guys I was at a recent meeting of folk who are desperate to see the return of speedway to Halifax or Bradford, and was reminiscing about the old days at the Shay. I recalled a rider that failed to turn up for a second season after a promising debut, the reason being that he had broken his arm in a hang gliding incident. Any ideas who it was? At first I thought it was a favourite of mine, Tormod Langli, but was quickly disabused of that particular misconception! I know he was my kind of rider - the no-nonsense type, no respecter of reputations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king 1,923 Posted November 9, 2007 Ok guys I was at a recent meeting of folk who are desperate to see the return of speedway to Halifax or Bradford, and was reminiscing about the old days at the Shay. I recalled a rider that failed to turn up for a second season after a promising debut, the reason being that he had broken his arm in a hang gliding incident. Any ideas who it was? At first I thought it was a favourite of mine, Tormod Langli, but was quickly disabused of that particular misconception! I know he was my kind of rider - the no-nonsense type, no respecter of reputations. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Tormod did break his arm handgliding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
star ghost 7 Posted November 9, 2007 I recall reading about it happening and also think it was Tomod Langli Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greybear 7 Posted November 9, 2007 It was definitely Tormod Langli who broke his arm just before the Easter Monday match at the Shay with Belle Vue. Think the year might have been 1980. It was his second season with us after joining from Bristol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king 1,923 Posted November 9, 2007 It was definitely Tormod Langli who broke his arm just before the Easter Monday match at the Shay with Belle Vue. Think the year might have been 1980. It was his second season with us after joining from Bristol. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes Tormod start at Bristol 77 and 78, when Bristol closed he went to Halifax for the 79 season, and how some success with the Dukes. I believe that Halifax sacked him when he broke his home, and as far as I am aware . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dietbowers 522 Posted November 9, 2007 Yes Tormod start at Bristol 77 and 78, when Bristol closed he went to Halifax for the 79 season, and how some success with the Dukes. I believe that Halifax sacked him when he broke his home, and as far as I am aware . <{POST_SNAPBACK}> had his debut season with newport in 1976,and when that team moved en-bloc to bristol he went with them and along with gresham frightened a lot of riders around that eastville track. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king 1,923 Posted November 9, 2007 had his debut season with newport in 1976,and when that team moved en-bloc to bristol he went with them and along with gresham frightened a lot of riders around that eastville track. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Remember them both, they were really tough nut riders who rode hard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOBBY 3 Posted November 10, 2007 (edited) Yes Tormod start at Bristol 77 and 78, when Bristol closed he went to Halifax for the 79 season, and how some success with the Dukes. I believe that Halifax sacked him when he broke his home, and as far as I am aware . <{POST_SNAPBACK}> A bit unfair in my opinion, surely if he came from a broken home he should have been given some sympathy and help !!!!! Edited November 10, 2007 by NOBBY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heathen79 6 Posted July 20, 2011 Was Tormod Langli Norweigan? Seems an unusual name too. Could this be him as 'Father of the Bride'... http://www.elisabethandjames.co.uk/whoswho.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser McHuge 589 Posted July 20, 2011 Was Tormod Langli Norweigan? Seems an unusual name too. Could this be him as 'Father of the Bride'... http://www.elisabethandjames.co.uk/whoswho.htm Tormod Langli was Norwegian...i remember him breaking his arm hang gliding...scary it was all those years ago..it only seems like yesterday..amazing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gresham 928 Posted July 21, 2011 One of my all time fav's... Langli and Gresham were the best pairing i ever witnessed. Not the best riders...but the most exciting as a pair. http://speedwayondisc.blogspot.com/2011/07/speedway-stars-tormod-langli.html Shame he retired after breaking his arm. Hard as nails. In fact when you look at the Bulldogs team of 78, on paper it was won of the hardest set of riders you could ever have. Great memories. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted July 21, 2011 One of my all time fav's... Langli and Gresham were the best pairing i ever witnessed. Not the best riders...but the most exciting as a pair. http://speedwayondisc.blogspot.com/2011/07/speedway-stars-tormod-langli.html Shame he retired after breaking his arm. Hard as nails. In fact when you look at the Bulldogs team of 78, on paper it was won of the hardest set of riders you could ever have. Great memories. Wasn't Phil Crump in that 'Bulldogs' Team - or - is my 'forgetory' playing tricks on me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DukesGreg 46 Posted July 21, 2011 Aye... Tormod, compound fracture from hang gliding. Definitely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speed Hopkins 4 Posted July 23, 2011 Phil Crump moved with Newport to Bristol. I believe Jason was born in Bristol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted July 23, 2011 Phil Crump moved with Newport to Bristol. I believe Jason was born in Bristol. Cheers SH. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
