Grachan 7,362 Posted November 30, 2007 Just been reading about Ove Fundin not riding in the British League in 1966 due to a ban. Anyone know why he was banned? Something to do with being a Johnny Foreigner perhaps? Seems to have been quite a lot of resistance to overseas riders at that time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,116 Posted November 30, 2007 Ove was suspended by SVEMO because he had taken part in a car race when he should have been taking part in a World Championship qualifier. Before the ban he rode for Long Eaton. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,362 Posted November 30, 2007 Aha! Would that be why he wasn't in the 1966 World Final then? Or is that too obvious a question? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,116 Posted November 30, 2007 Yes and yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,362 Posted November 30, 2007 In which case I won't bother to ask it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,116 Posted November 30, 2007 Just as well you didn't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyM 1 Posted November 30, 2007 Thankfully, he came back for the Aces in 67 and won his 5th title, and the rest is history!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R87 476 Posted September 13, 2015 Out of interest, did this band last the whole season, or was it one of these 28 day bans? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,996 Posted September 13, 2015 Couldn't have been a season long ban as he rode in the WTC Final in Wroclaw 11.09.1966 scoring 2pts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OveFundinFan 4,143 Posted September 13, 2015 I think Ove had a few conflicts with the Swedish speedway authorities. Still happens today I think ie Emil and the Lagutas etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,996 Posted September 13, 2015 Think there are better examples of problems with Svemo?THJ and was it Lindgren had problems in recent years...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted September 13, 2015 (edited) I think Ove had a few conflicts with the Swedish speedway authorities. Still happens today I think ie Emil and the Lagutas etc Except they are Russian. Edited September 13, 2015 by The White Knight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
