frigbo 518 Posted November 3, 2023 Sadly reports today that former Belle Vue, St Austell, Newcastle and New Zealand rider Bob Duckworth passed away on Wednesday. Bob was 94. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OveFundinFan 4,143 Posted November 3, 2023 That's sad to hear. Was only thinking of him the other day. Heck of a nice man and a good steady rider. When he rode for Belle Vue he lived in Partington, same village where the Collins/Morton clan was from (and they were then active riding around the Collins farm). My dad had a railway arch as a garage, plenty room for dads car plus Bob's speedway bike and gear. It would be 1963 when Bob was invited to present trophies at the Manchester Gran Prix cycle speedway championship at the Carrs Wood, Gately track. He asked Mum, Dad and myself along. That was my introduction to cycle speedway, starting as a rider in the Manchester winter league that same year. Sad news indeed, but memories are priceless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,103 Posted November 3, 2023 Very sad to hear... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Split 179 Posted November 9, 2023 Very much part of the Belle Vue heat leader trio in the early 60's. He was also one of their three New Zealanders along with Ron Johnston and Bryce Subritsky. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
