KevH 257 Posted January 14, 2008 I only visited New Hammond Beck Road once, and it was one of the coldest nights that I've ever watched speedway. If I remember correctly, the track had sea-shells amongst the shale, but that could just be my memory playing tricks........can anyone confirm? Arthur Price and Carl Glover are two names who'll always be associated with the Barracudas, along with Rob Hollingworth, Michael Lee, Gary Gugliemi and Steve Lomas. I met Steve (in Croatia, of all places) last year and he's a thoroughly nice bloke. I know he held the track record there at the start of the 1986 season, but did he still hold it when the track sadly closed? And has anyone else got any memories from Boston? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryn 413 Posted January 14, 2008 Claiming the Mushy Peas 'n Mint sauce cartons eating record on a Crayford trip - 21 in total! Air was rather pungent on coach on the home journey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevH 257 Posted January 17, 2008 I met Steve (Lomas) (in Croatia, of all places) last year and he's a thoroughly nice bloke. I know he held the track record there at the start of the 1986 season, but did he still hold it when the track sadly closed? Just bringing this back to the top in the hope that someone can help? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedyguy 20 Posted January 17, 2008 (edited) Just bringing this back to the top in the hope that someone can help? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I remember a phone call with Steve Lomas in the late 1980s when he told me he was taking part in winter sand race events on the beach somewhere. So far back, I can't remember anything else about this venture. I beleive the racing was on a beach somewhere in East Anglia. http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/oldtimespeedway Edited January 17, 2008 by speedyguy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parsloes 1928 nearly 495 Posted January 17, 2008 (edited) Steve has competed several times in the Short Track UK series over past three years.. But the question Kev wanted answering is, did Mr. Lomas hold the New Hammond Beck track record on that track's closure..? Methinx, Mimmo will be attracted to this post's evocative title before too long and will then reveal all!! Edited January 17, 2008 by Parsloes 1928 nearly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevH 257 Posted January 17, 2008 Let's hope so Parsloes! On the subject of Steve, he is currently making bespoke exhaust systems, but not sure where he's based. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boston five 16 Posted January 17, 2008 hi if i get chance i will ring steve tomorrow and get the imformation you require i took him as far as i can remember to scunthorpe the last time he rode speedway at ashby ville he rode for many years sand racing at mabo might still riding??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevH 257 Posted January 18, 2008 Thanks in advance Boston Five. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevH 257 Posted January 18, 2008 Now about those seashells.........did I imagine them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Steve Dixon Posted January 18, 2008 (edited) I beleive the racing was on a beach somewhere in East Anglia. Iv'e seen him on Mablethorpe Beach. Edited January 18, 2008 by Steve Dixon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trap 1 12 Posted January 18, 2008 Now about those seashells.........did I imagine them? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> In my time racing for boston there was no seashells in the shale, but lots in the car parks to fill the holes in! Hope that helps? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevH 257 Posted January 18, 2008 In my time racing for boston there was no seashells in the shale, but lots in the car parks to fill the holes in! Hope that helps? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for that, it must be my memory playing tricks after all this time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halifaxtiger 5,318 Posted January 19, 2008 Thanks for that, it must be my memory playing tricks after all this time. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Might not be totally, Kev. I am pretty sure that the old Pennycross track at Plymouth's surface was composed at least in part of crushed sea shells. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireblade 0 Posted January 19, 2008 When Boston closed in 1987 the track record was 60.0 (Definately)held by Steve Lomas since 1980 (I believe). Incidently the last rider to win a race was Gordon Kennett of Eastbourne. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crouch 0 Posted January 19, 2008 Claiming the Mushy Peas 'n Mint sauce cartons eating record on a Crayford trip - 21 in total! Air was rather pungent on coach on the home journey! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Crikey Bryn, I'd forgotten about those, the Stall was at the Pits end of the Grandstand I think. Holly was Skipper, and I took my young Brother in Law there a few times when he was a Kid - he's 40 now. Oh well, Teeth in the Steradent and off to Bed - well it is nearly half past eight. Night Night - Crouch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
