fatface 2,554 Posted August 20, 2022 1 hour ago, keepturningleft said: Eric must have been in his late 80's when he did the interview for backtrack, articulate and sharp as a button even at that age. Bright as a knife too. RIP. A great age nonetheless and someone steeped in speedway history. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dornier 795 Posted August 22, 2022 What happened to the British Speedway Hall of fame. The last one I can remember being inducted was Colin Pratt, I've not seen any since or I may have missed them, would have thought Eric Boothroyd would qualify for that category 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midland Red 2,383 Posted August 25, 2022 Sad news (only just caught up with it). One of the first riders I ever watched. RIP Eric. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midland Red 2,383 Posted August 25, 2022 On 8/19/2022 at 4:49 PM, Halifordukesfan said: Not important enough for BSPA site, disgraceful. Hear, hear 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derrickn 56 Posted August 31, 2022 On 8/25/2022 at 12:08 PM, Midland Red said: Sad news (only just caught up with it). One of the first riders I ever watched. RIP Eric. As well as riding speedway,Eric had a Greengrocers shop in Halifax.He and Bonnie were a real double act,and I won't forget when Eric was promoting at Odsal,the bacon sandwiches Bonnie used to sell at the Monday night practice sessions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
