Fundin, Briggs, Moore, Craven

[Mariusz Dubi 0]

Does anyone have statistics of direct duels between Peter Craven, Ronnie Moore, Barry Briggs and Ove Fundin? In the 1950s. and 60s, when Golden Helmet was very popular, they 4 WOLRD CHAMPIONS were very dominant und they met each others very often. Such a results would be very interesting...

[norbold 7,116]

The only thing I know is that Peter Craven beat Ove Fundin more times in all encounters than Moore or Briggs did, but Fundin won the most. I would be fairly certain that Fundin would be the dominant rider in that selection. Certainly Fundin was by far the most dominant in the Golden Helmet.

[britmet 233]

Does anyone have statistics of direct duels between Peter Craven, Ronnie Moore, Barry Briggs and Ove Fundin? In the 1950s. and 60s, when Golden Helmet was very popular, they 4 WOLRD CHAMPIONS were very dominant und they met each others very often. Such a results would be very interesting...

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You can find all the details of their Golden Helmet clashes, - and with the others of that era, on the British Match Race Championship page of the Speedway Champions website, (along with Silver Helmet, Silver Sash and Bronze Helmet MRC results.)

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Edited December 19, 2014 by britmet

[customhouseregular 1,651]

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You can find all the details of their Golden Helmet clashes, - and with the others of that era, on the British Match Race Championship page of the Speedway Champions website, (along with Silver Helmet, Silver Sash and Bronze Helmet MRC results.)

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This is an excellent site with a wealth of information.

[Split 179]

I think the name of Bjorn Knutsson should be added to that list. Back in the 60's they were known as the "Big 5" and in a class of their own.

[customhouseregular 1,651]

I think the name of Bjorn Knutsson should be added to that list. Back in the 60's they were known as the "Big 5" and in a class of their own.

All "Hammers" fans from my era will remember Bjorn Knutsson with great fondness and much respect.

[britmet 233]

I think the name of Bjorn Knutsson should be added to that list. Back in the 60's they were known as the "Big 5" and in a class of their own.

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Very True, - they were the 20yd back-markers when league racing was handicapped, - Scratch, 10yds & 20yds.

The format was short-lived when Briggo threatened to retire if it wasn't changed because he was blowing so many motors in an effort to get through.

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[OveFundinFan 4,143]

I can remember Nigel Boocock and Ron How being on 10yds but there must have been many others that I can remember. I presume Ken McKinley and Bob Andrews would have been 10 yarders. Anyone?

[norbold 7,116]

All heat leaders, apart from the Big 5, were on 10 yards.

[OveFundinFan 4,143]

serious memory loss there. Thank you Norbold

[Mariusz Dubi 0]

britmet: "You can find all the details of their Golden Helmet clashes, - and with the others of that era, on the British Match Race Championship page of the Speedway Champions Website..."

 

Thanks for your help, but I still cannot find details of Golden-Helmet race-matches on the www.docstoc.com

[Split 179]

All heat leaders, apart from the Big 5, were on 10 yards.

Some second strings starting from scratch proved very difficult to pass. I remember Gerald Jackson at Wimbledon getting some very good scores but there must have been others.

[britmet 233]

britmet: "You can find all the details of their Golden Helmet clashes, - and with the others of that era, on the British Match Race Championship page of the Speedway Champions Website..."

 

Thanks for your help, but I still cannot find details of Golden-Helmet race-matches on the www.docstoc.com

Don't click on Docstoc, - Click on Full Screen, ( as per "FOOTNOTE: Advice for viewing tables" on the first HOME page.)

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[Mariusz Dubi 0]

Resume Match Races 1955-64:

1.Ove FUNDIN 3:0 RM; 5:3 PC; 2:1 BB

2.Ronnie MOORE 0:3 OF; 2:0 PC; 1:0 BB

3.Peter CRAVEN 3:5 OF; 0:2 RM; 3:0 BB

4.Barry BRIGGS 1:2 OF; 0:1 RM; 0:3 PC

5.Björn KNUTSON rode only against FUNDIN 1:3.

I would have similar results from league and others meetings, but it's very difficult to find it.

[OveFundinFan 4,143]

I can remember some fantastic Golden Helmet (and no Golden Helmet) races at Belle Vue between Peter Craven and Ove Fundin.

Really close races from 2 riders with completely different riding styles. Complete respect and trust between the two. Amazing. Pity video camera shots in high quality were not commonly available then as they are now.