greyhoundp 990 Posted February 15, 2004 (edited) Saturday night with Bruce,guest appearances by Bobby Boogaloo Swartz must say he hardly looked a day older,than i last saw him 15 years ago,Rocket Ronnie Corey now living,and settled near Gloucester,Kelly Moran,and Michael Lee. Bruce reckoned the rider he most feared as an opponent was Michael Lee who just shaded Kenny Carter,and he said he definately did not knock Kenny of in LA,just shut the gate on him,best team mate rider,and friend Boogaloo.As an evening i thought it was interesting,but Dick Bott? asked the pre arranged questions perhaps 4/5 taken from the floor,and that aspect was dissapointing not helped by microphone problems.Must admit the blond locks have gone,now wears glasses,and slightly heavier,on first imps he looks a lot different to 20 years ago,in fact at 1st i did not reckognise him,my missus says she would rather have Boogaloo any day now as opposed to Bruce,just a brief summary of the evening. Edited February 15, 2004 by greyhoundp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted February 15, 2004 Must admit the blond locks have gone,now wears glasses,and slightly heavier,on first imps he looks a lot different to 20 years ago,in fact at 1st i did not reckognise him.... It's the hard life he has lead since giving up Speedway that's taken it's toll on his good looks. I agree though as I was quite disappointed when I saw him on TV a few years ago. I know we unfortunately all have to grow older and can't keep our youthful good looks, but Bruce seems to have changed more than most. I guess I will just have to keep looking at those Superstar photos in my scrapbook when he was young and handsome. Thanks for the details by the way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy heathen 0 Posted February 15, 2004 Here's a pic of Bruce last night ... kitted out in Cradley colours again. Bruce at Telford Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted February 15, 2004 Oh. my god! Did you have to do that?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rabbit 1 Posted February 15, 2004 Looks more like Mark Curry who used to be on Blue Peter... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 24 Posted February 15, 2004 How do we know that the guy who appeared is actually Bruce Penhall? Maybe it's just my suspicious mind, but a few years ago I was staying in a hotel in Kuala Lumpur where Paul Anka (remember him?) was appearing. Next day I spent a couple of hours in the bar with Paul and his roadies, and found him to be quite an intelligent and interesting bloke. Anyway, two or three weeks later I was in Washington. US television on Sunday mornings is wall-to-wall chat shows, and lo and behold - the guest was Paul Anka! Interestingly, it was a different person from the one in Malaysia. It did occur to me that there could be a different Paul Anka stationed on each continent. Is someone out there running Rent-a-Penhall? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greyhoundp 990 Posted February 15, 2004 Gem now you can see why i did,nt no who he was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midnight_Lady 2 Posted February 15, 2004 Here's a pic of Bruce last night ... kitted out in Cradley colours again.Bruce at Telford Well that has just shattered a long time fantasy of one of the best pin ups ever in world speedway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rod King Posted February 15, 2004 Now we know why no recent photos of Bruce appeared in the SS in the last few weeks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dondie 0 Posted February 15, 2004 Geeeez, give the guy a break.....it has been more than 20 years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyMac 720 Posted February 16, 2004 Too right, give the man the credit he deserves! Almost 22 years years may have passed since Bruce last rode here, but he remains the ultimate professional. He gave straight, often fascinating, answers to all the questions he faced and it wasn't his fault the mic played up a bit. He showed a lot of humility, too, in recognising that his acting career didn't exactly end at the Oscars, and was very praiseworthy of others who helped him reach the top, like Eddie Bull, his team-mates, the promoters and team managers at Cradley. He signed every autograph request, posed for countless pictures wearing Heathens' t-shirts and an old racejacket and kept smilling all the way through. Even at gone 1am, Bruce was still chatting happily, courteously and patiently to supporters in the hotel and remains a great ambassador for the sport. It's a pity the FIM does make use of his enduring charisma and knowledge of our sport. Everyone who turned up for the forum on Saturday night got great value for their £10 admission. Those who missed it missed a great night. Bruce's blond locks may have faded but he is still a top man. Tony Mc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frigbo 523 Posted February 16, 2004 What's the usual spiel that's rolled out every time someone makes a slightly contentious remark about a riders ability?? "Be careful riders read the Forum, they're only human, you'll hurt their feelings.blah..blah...blah" Well, it seems to me that some of the people who are first to jump on posters in that manner are the ones calling Bruce a "minger"!! Usual Forum consistency at work!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted February 16, 2004 Lighten up Frigbo and put the old shovel away. It's only a few comments about the effect the passing of time has on the human face/figure. I'm sure Bruce's vibrant personality would have won me over if I'd been there and I wouldn't have noticed he'd become a minger. Anyway, perhaps it was just a bad photo. I will reserve judgement until I see this week's Speedway Star. By the way, I for one, have never criticized other posters comments on the ability of riders. I reserve the right to say they've had a rubbish night if they have and I'm not bothered if other people do either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frigbo 523 Posted February 16, 2004 I'm perfectly lightened thanks. Couldn't really give two hoots what anyone says about anyone else to be honest. Just another case of double standards!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted February 16, 2004 Just another case of double standards!! By me? If so please enlighten me as I don't like to upset anyone. You can send me an email if you like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
