BOBBATH 467 Posted January 31, 2008 These threads on people like Bungay,Major etc I really enjoy-so what happened to Brian-I recall him as a West Ham second string in 65 along with Simmo-altho'Brian perhaps never got to the top -a valued contributor to our sport nevertheless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frigbo 524 Posted January 31, 2008 My favourite rider as a nipper. Big sidies and white leathers and boots. His BL career (65 onwards) was BRIAN LEONARD Poole(65),West Ham(65,66,67,68,69,70),Hackney(69),Newport(70),Wembley(70,71),Swindon(72,73,74,7 6),Leicester(75),Oxford(76,77,78) Born NEWBURY ENG 19.02.1946 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Hamilton 1 Posted February 1, 2008 Brian actually started riding as a novice in second halves at Oxford. A very friendly guy and it was good to see him break into League racing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOBBATH 467 Posted February 1, 2008 Yes he was a nice guy-see he'd be 61 now-hard to believe-anyone know his post speedway career? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shippy22 60 Posted February 1, 2008 I have always been a Rayleigh/ Rye House fan, but Brian Leonard was my favourite ever rider. My best memory was when he was riding for Oxford in the NL, he overtook Kelvin Mullarkey at Rye House, on the last bend to win a race. This was at a time when Kelvin Mullarkey was not often beaten at Rye House. I seem to remember that Brian Leonard was involved at Reading as a team manager or co-promoter for a short time, after he had finished riding. Not sure what he did after that, but would be interested to know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,364 Posted February 1, 2008 (edited) Yes he was a nice guy-see he'd be 61 now-hard to believe-anyone know his post speedway career? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> For along time he had a motorbike dealership in Thatcham Broadway. I used to go in there from time to time and remember taking my moped there for repairs. "Speedway Motors" was the name, if I recall correctly. It had a collection of race jackets on the walls and there were often speedway bikes on sale inside. There's still a Leonard, B in the area according to the phone book. I assume that's him, although his shop is long gone now. Edited February 1, 2008 by Grachan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple.H. 1,988 Posted February 3, 2008 Brilliant rider on wet tracks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul 67 Posted February 3, 2008 Brian Leonard was one of the many former Hackney riders who attended the Hackney Reunion in 2005. Brian works at the motor racing circuit at Thruxton. His job? If you bought one of the track days driving a Mercedes, Aston Martin etc at Thruxton Brian is one of the teachers there. I have to say that the little time I spend with Brian at the Hackney Reunion he relived his speedway memories as though they where yesterday and he has hardly changed at all. A really great guy to speak to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
