steve roberts 9,246 Posted September 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Sidney the robin said: 1980 at the Abbey sticks in my mind Gordon scoring a. 21 point max and Kai Niemi scoring 19 pts out of a 46 Eastbourne total. Remember it well Sid! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted September 13, 2023 10 hours ago, steve roberts said: Remember it well Sid! Steve for me Gordon, Kelly, Martin,D ,Boogaloo, Woodsy were the best i see ride at Eastie .But hand on heart ❤ would just edge Gordon in front of Martin and Kelly. Gordon was a terrific servant to speedway and i always wanted Gordon to sign for Swindon the year Stevie B joined in 1981 it never materialised. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted September 13, 2023 8 hours ago, Sidney the robin said: Steve for me Gordon, Kelly, Martin,D ,Boogaloo, Woodsy were the best i see ride at Eastie .But hand on heart ❤ would just edge Gordon in front of Martin and Kelly. Gordon was a terrific servant to speedway and i always wanted Gordon to sign for Swindon the year Stevie B joined in 1981 it never materialised. Yes Sidney I always thought that Gordon should have moved to Swindon after the closure of White City but I guess he felt comfortable having Bob Dugard as a promoter? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FAST GATER 853 Posted September 13, 2023 RIP a sad loss always great to watch . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
25yearfan 476 Posted September 13, 2023 First League rides in 1970, last ones in 1994, a number 1 for many of them seasons, World number 2 in 1978! Gordon Kennett had one hell of a career so legendary status is very justified! 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted September 14, 2023 (edited) Apparently there was a minute's applause for Gordon prior to the recent meeting. A true legend at Cowley. Edited September 14, 2023 by steve roberts 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted September 14, 2023 World pairs champion with Simmo in 1978 a great achievement to be even picked. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted September 16, 2023 On 9/14/2023 at 10:21 AM, Sidney the robin said: World pairs champion with Simmo in 1978 a great achievement to be even picked. The pair went unbeaten in the semi-final I remember. Gordon borrowed Simmo's bike and tyres during the final. Gordon was so near claiming the three major World Final Gold medals that year. Gold in the Pairs and Silver in the Team Cup and Individual. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 5,016 Posted September 16, 2023 On 9/14/2023 at 8:41 AM, steve roberts said: Apparently there was a minute's applause for Gordon prior to the recent meeting. A true legend at Cowley. Nothing at Peterborough 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted September 16, 2023 35 minutes ago, iainb said: Nothing at Peterborough That's sad considering that Eastbourne and Peterborough had strong promotional ties in the past. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 5,016 Posted September 16, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, steve roberts said: That's sad considering that Eastbourne and Peterborough had strong promotional ties in the past. Just respect for a British world class rider should have been enough really but I suppose the promoter had other things on his mind Edited September 16, 2023 by iainb 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,363 Posted September 26, 2023 On 9/16/2023 at 12:51 PM, iainb said: Just respect for a British world class rider should have been enough really but I suppose the promoter had other things on his mind Disgraceful if that was the case .Shame on Promotion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
