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Guy Allott 100 years old today

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I second that...a great servant to the sport.

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Probably the last 'respected' engine tuner.

I wonder who he got the telegram from? B)

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11 hours ago, racers and royals said:

Rider and engine tuner. Happy birthday to you.

 

9 hours ago, FAST GATER said:

Remember him at the Elle Port with Nicky in the 70's always happy to chat and give advice MHR's

 

9 hours ago, Lefty said:

Probably the last 'respected' engine tuner.

I wonder who he got the telegram from? B)

How many years was Guy Allott's racing career?

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28 minutes ago, JohnHyam said:

 

 

How many years was Guy Allott's racing career?

I think from 1949 to 1963  when sadly he was reported  to have fallen off the front of a tractor  when on parade and suffered severe hand injuries. 

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If I'm right four generations of the Allott family rode?

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16 hours ago, racers and royals said:

101 today and still going strong.

Saw him ride at Old Meadowbank in the 60’’s before his accident one of the Top men in the League.Happy Birthday

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