Neila 1,162 Posted March 25, 2021 Got to wish this project the best of luck, as on my lockdown walk today theirs a dozen new neighbours who live in caravans nearly opposite the entrance to speedway !!! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted April 1, 2021 mornin . does anyone know what lou samsung is doing now ? sure he was doing breakdown recovery in ozz . what are other former workington riders doing now . the 70s were brill days . it was oh so simple then .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted April 1, 2021 6 minutes ago, jenga said: mornin . does anyone know what lou samsung is doing now ? sure he was doing breakdown recovery in ozz . what are other former workington riders doing now . the 70s were brill days . it was oh so simple then .. He manufactures mobile telephones. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted April 1, 2021 6 minutes ago, jenga said: mornin . does anyone know what lou samsung is doing now ? sure he was doing breakdown recovery in ozz . what are other former workington riders doing now . the 70s were brill days . it was oh so simple then .. I'm sure one was now a magician doing kids parties - roll on the end of lockdown..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamondboy 677 Posted April 1, 2021 6 minutes ago, jenga said: mornin . does anyone know what lou samsung is doing now ? sure he was doing breakdown recovery in ozz . what are other former workington riders doing now . the 70s were brill days . it was oh so simple then .. Same as now, everyone is at home, just in the 70’s they were all on strike. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halifaxtiger 5,318 Posted April 1, 2021 Brilliant news Missed my trips to the wild west. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neila 1,162 Posted April 16, 2021 Hearing some sad news tonight, Kenny fearon the start marshal and ex rider for the comets in the 70's has sadly passed away, no details, RIP kenny, used to enjoy a drink with him watching the GP's in station road club 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geoff100 1,426 Posted April 17, 2021 Kenny 5 laps fearon remember the night a certain scotish referee came out the box in front of a full grandstand to have a go at him as he had left a marker on the track then banned him from rest of meeting, respect for kenny for not knocking him flat on his back.RIP an unsong " comets" hero. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Lucan 375 Posted April 21, 2021 On 4/16/2021 at 10:56 PM, Neila said: Hearing some sad news tonight, Kenny fearon the start marshal and ex rider for the comets in the 70's has sadly passed away, no details, RIP kenny, used to enjoy a drink with him watching the GP's in station road club Heard tell he died from bowel cancer, knew Kenny well, hadn't seen him in months tho so this is probably why.... RIP Kenny!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neila 1,162 Posted April 23, 2021 A bit of an update, been a message on Facebook that Kenny fearons Funeral is next Thursday 28th at 11.30 Harrington road cemetery going past Derwent park before hand. RIP kenny Also on Facebook about Northside speedway have had a visit for local council and MP discussing plans going forward !! Hope all goes well 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted April 24, 2021 sad news followed by good news........ an awful lot of people will miss kenny , thats for sure . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marksman 536 Posted April 26, 2021 (edited) Mark Jenkinson's post from Friday incase anyone missed it... Edited April 26, 2021 by Marksman 16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neila 1,162 Posted June 19, 2021 Good to see several ex comets in the gp qualifier at Glasgow, a very good meeting Dan bewley won run off for last qualifier, also several comets fans spotted on the coverage 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
comet49 314 Posted June 20, 2021 (edited) Followed the qualifier on updates, well done Dan, pity Rasmus and Charles couldn’t get through too. I’ve read that the stream isn’t reliable Edited June 20, 2021 by comet49 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites