Custom House Kid 45 Posted February 14, 2004 I'd pay good money to see Ronnie Moore and Charlie Monk in their prime, because I never got to see them at their best. In fact, I'd even chuck in a couple of extra bob to be able to sit down with them and have a yarn for a while, though I don't know if Charlie would have all that much to say! Charlie Monk in his prime.... he wasn't called Charlie "Maximum" Monk without good reason. One of my great regrets was losing the programme that Charlie signed for me. It was a British Semi-final meeting at West Ham in, I think, 1967 or 1968 and I was the ONLY person to get his autograph that night. My all time hero! Perhaps British Final Custom house 1969 C Monk 6pts 1/1/0/1/3 fist ride 1B Briggs 2 H Cole 3 C Monk 4 R Trigg 2nd ride 1 I Mauger 2 R Moore 3 C Monk 4 J McMillan 3rd ride 1 G Middleton 2 K McKinlay 3 E Boocock 4 C Monk 4th ride 1 N Boocock 2 A Haley 3 C Monk 4 T Hedge 5th ride 1 C Monk 2 res M Ashby 3 C Pratt 4 R Wilson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rod King Posted February 14, 2004 Perhaps British Final Custom house 1969 C Monk 6pts 1/1/0/1/3 fist ride 1B Briggs 2 H Cole 3 C Monk 4 R Trigg 2nd ride 1 I Mauger 2 R Moore 3 C Monk 4 J McMillan 3rd ride 1 G Middleton 2 K McKinlay 3 E Boocock 4 C Monk 4th ride 1 N Boocock 2 A Haley 3 C Monk 4 T Hedge 5th ride 1 C Monk 2 res M Ashby 3 C Pratt 4 R Wilson Could well have been, but I hadn't remembered that Jim McMillan was in it. The score (sadly) looks right because he didn't qualify for the next round. But what names fom the past - Mauger, Moore, Briggs, Hedge, McKinlay, the Boocock Brothers and even Colin Pratt. I bet there's many people who only think of Colin as the unhappy fat bloke on the telly! He was quite slim then! But just as unhappy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 0 Posted February 14, 2004 I heard a few people mention John Cook, I am assuming that is John cook from California.... the cowboy... I just started racing when he was getting ready to go to europe, he was magical with that bike and how he would be all over the back getting any possible traction he could.. He was still doing it for King's Lynn in 2000(ish). Having seen videos of him he could team ride so well and as you say, he was ALL over the bike. John Cook, Frank Smart and Carl Wilkinson side by side for 4 laps woudl be great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mart W Posted February 16, 2004 Toby Harrysson - very exciting rider . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grave 1 Posted February 18, 2004 Rick Miller Martin Goodwin Scott Nicholls These are the only riders I've gone to smallmead to see! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dukes 19 Posted February 18, 2004 We had some real entertainers at Halifax over the years. Tommy Roper was a fearsome fellow. Mike Hiftle with his leg trailing style was great. Henny Kroeze Mr.Entertainment. Charlie Monk Mr.Sour King Kenny says it all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stansolo 12 Posted February 18, 2004 Zdenek Kudrna - Czec ex - Brummie/exeter......sometimes unbelievable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king 1,923 Posted February 21, 2004 If you are talking colourful and entertaining, don't think you could go far wrong with the Moran brothers always gave value for money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
21st century heathen 220 Posted March 15, 2004 The Americans, Danes, and Cradley were always good value for team riding, and brilliant individuals. In the 80's at least...my memory doesn't go back as far as some of you. (and as much as you'd like to condemn me for a biased answer it would be soooooo hard to argue with me on this one ) I'd love to travel back in time to see Pratt ride. It's just so hard to imagine him ever completing 4 laps. Ohhh...and Briggs, and Mauger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuzieQ 0 Posted March 19, 2004 In the 70's I travelled on the Poole Coach to many away meetings and to WC Qualifiers etc but during this time the only rider that I ever truly loved to watch was Billy Sanders, this continued until the weekend before he died, I travelled to Swindon just because he was riding there that night, I will never forget his smile as he waved goodbye to me !!!!!!!!!!!! Anyway during the 80's these were the riders I enjoyed watching: Shawn and Kelly Moran Michael Lee Kenny Carter Egon Muller (more long track for his style) Hans Nielsen (still love watching him now, even it he is just walking around!!! Phew...) Also in the late 80's there was Boycey, whom I still travel round to watch and support and this season I have to overcome my fear of boats to get over to IoW to watch him ride!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
21st century heathen 220 Posted March 20, 2004 This thread is a load of old cobblers. All speedway riders have been worth paying to watch who ever they are....who ever they raced for and what ever they did.... Without any of them this sport would be the poorer. What sad people you are. So why bother to contribute to it. If you're not interested, and have nothing of value to add then don't waste your time here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Custom House Kid 45 Posted March 20, 2004 This thread is a load of old cobblers. All speedway riders have been worth paying to watch who ever they are....who ever they raced for and what ever they did.... Without any of them this sport would be the poorer. What sad people you are. So why bother to contribute to it. If you're not interested, and have nothing of value to add then don't waste your time here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Custom House Kid 45 Posted March 20, 2004 This thread is a load of old cobblers. All speedway riders have been worth paying to watch who ever they are....who ever they raced for and what ever they did.... Without any of them this sport would be the poorer. What sad people you are. So why bother to contribute to it. If you're not interested, and have nothing of value to add then don't waste your time here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted March 20, 2004 (edited) There must be a complete Dick Dastardly Bermuda Triangle Forum somewhere because overnight posts seem to disappear. ... Edited March 20, 2004 by Gemini Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
21st century heathen 220 Posted March 22, 2004 DD - I certainly have no problem with you personally, and welcome anyone's opinion (in general). I did feel that "This thread is a load of old cobblers" and "What sad people you are" was unnecessary and a little disrespectful to tmc, who started the thread, and those who posted answers. I believe the purpose of the thread was to promote answers such as my original post. (particularly re Pratt, because I really would pay good money to see him ride) If I got the wrong end of the stick I apologise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
