westhamboy66 599 Posted October 29, 2016 (edited) The voice of Speedway and of course Darts. No one comes close to his Speedway commentary Proper Speedway Promoter and worked the local rivalry between West Ham and Len Silver's Hackney so well Great memories from his times at West Ham in the sixties RIP Mr Lanning Edited October 29, 2016 by westhamboy66 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted October 29, 2016 (edited) I first came in contact with Dave Lanning in the mid-1950s when I was working for Echo Publications (London) Ltd in Cheapside, London, and he started sending contributions to the 'Speedway Star' and 'Soccer Star". RIP Dave Lanning. Edited October 29, 2016 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
False dawn 2,307 Posted October 29, 2016 The voice of speedway, bar none. RIP Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pugwash 3,208 Posted October 29, 2016 (edited) How very sad. Meet him a couple times, a nice guy and very knowledgable about all aspects of sport. Sadly missed. Edited October 29, 2016 by pugwash Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Little Un 47 Posted October 29, 2016 Rest in peace Dave. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YerRopes 3,009 Posted October 29, 2016 Those were the days.. RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry 1,319 Posted October 29, 2016 RIP to the voice of speedway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave the Mic 258 Posted October 29, 2016 I am so terribly saddened by this news. I cut my speedway teeth at Exeter after seeing speedway on World of Sport in the early 70's, with the "Voice of Speedway" providing commentary in his own never equalled, never mind bettered, style. I can still hear his voice now, beautifully toned for the job at hand, coining such fabulous phrases as "That was poetry, poetry on wheels", "High, wide & handsome" & "He's right out on the ring road". His brilliant observations during the likes of PC's world final win, the infamous Penhall/Carter clash in 82, Mauger's incredible win in the rain in Gothenburg & many others, where he held the viewer enthralled with his very own brand of analysis, his unique & brilliant turn of phrase, & that fabulous burr, so perfect for our beloved sport, all of which set him apart as the doyen of his art & very much "Mr Speedway" in the commentary sense. On top of that, having met him more than once, a real gent & a lovely, lovely man. He will be missed. The phrase "they broke the mould when they made him" is often used, but with this man it happens to be true. One of a kind. RIP Dave. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yearbyred 1,112 Posted October 29, 2016 The fact I can still quote pieces of his commentary 30 years after I first heard them tells you that he was the true "voice of speedway" Sympathies to his family and friends. Hopefully the fact he is so fondly remembered by many will help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liontamer 202 Posted October 29, 2016 RIP Dave,you were very much a part of the best time in speedway, the 1970's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spencebel 181 Posted October 29, 2016 Our condolences to family and friends at this sad time. R.I.P Dave.......... The voice of speedway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auntie doris 2,345 Posted October 29, 2016 Excellent commentator...R.I.P. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STEPHEN 333 58 Posted October 29, 2016 Very sad news, great commentator, wonderful person, R.I.P. Dave Lanning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WembleyLion 413 Posted October 29, 2016 As many have said the voice of Speedway - R.I.P. Dave Lanning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robert72 845 Posted October 29, 2016 Very Sad news, i was lucky to meet him and his family many times, he is a very special part of speedway history and his commentary was top class.RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
