brianbuck 928 Posted January 14 Bob Roger 14, Peter Moore 13, Eric French 11, Cyril Roger 10 were the leading scorers. Peter Moore was the only non-British rider in the field. Birmingham 44 Nottingham 32 was the result of the other Christmas meeting I mentioned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BL65 657 Posted January 14 35 minutes ago, brianbuck said: what sort of attendance there was I wouldn't know as this was all a bit before my time! According to the Evening Despatch newspaper a happy holiday crowd numbered close on 10,000, but the frost-affected track was not at its best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edmon 166 Posted January 14 (edited) Was at the Joe Owen Benefit meeting, Ellesmere Port Past & Present v Inter League Select which ended up a 39 - 39 draw, Boxing Day 1985. This was to be the last meeting at Ellesmere. Edited January 14 by edmon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,407 Posted January 14 On 1/4/2024 at 11:12 AM, Bagpuss said: I can vaguely remember going to a winter meeting at Scunthorpe in the winter of 2009/10, somewhere around New Year, it was very wet and cold unsurprisingly. I think Kevin Doolan might have won it although I can't find any details anywhere. They must have had a couple then as I remember Jan Graversen winning one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,407 Posted January 14 On 1/4/2024 at 11:12 AM, Bagpuss said: I can vaguely remember going to a winter meeting at Scunthorpe in the winter of 2009/10, somewhere around New Year, it was very wet and cold unsurprisingly. I think Kevin Doolan might have won it although I can't find any details anywhere. Scunthorpe Xmas Cracker - 27/12/09 | Speedway Updates (proboards.com) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,781 Posted January 14 1 hour ago, IronScorpion said: Scunthorpe Xmas Cracker - 27/12/09 | Speedway Updates (proboards.com) DVD available here Scroll down to the appropriate date: https://classicspeedwayvideos.com/scunthorpe.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fozzie4388 679 Posted January 14 (edited) 2 hours ago, IronScorpion said: They must have had a couple then as I remember Jan Graversen winning one. Jan Gravesen won the Kenny Smith Memorial meeting I remember that was like a mud bath and very winter ISH conditions. Scott Nicholls had a hissy fit and left after 2 of his rides. https://speedwayupdates.proboards.com/thread/7360/kenny-smith-memorial-scunthorpe-2010 Edited January 14 by Fozzie4388 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,780 Posted January 14 2 hours ago, IronScorpion said: Scunthorpe Xmas Cracker - 27/12/09 | Speedway Updates (proboards.com) That's the one! Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skodaman 192 Posted January 15 14 hours ago, Bagpuss said: That's the one! Cheers Hackney held the 5oth anniversary of speedway in uk in Feb 1978. It was freezing and I walked out before the end!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sotonian 610 Posted January 15 (edited) There was this 4TT on 26th December 1961 at Sun Street, Stoke Hanley 29 Stoke 25 Cradley Heath 25 Wolverhampton 16 Edited January 15 by Sotonian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BL65 657 Posted January 15 A practice session was held at the White City Stadium, Sloper Road, Cardiff on 22nd December 1928, during which Arthur Franklyn and Clem Beckett were timed over one lap. This was followed by an organised meeting on 26th December 1928, at which Franklyn beat Spencer 'Smoky' Stratton in the final of the South Wales Scratch event. Stratton gained revenge to win the final of the Golden Helmet, Franklyn coming second. Clifford 'Champ' Upham won the Cardiff City Trophy, with Jack 'Lightning' Luke second in the final. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dickie Head 247 Posted January 22 Looks like Isle of Wight ran a successful mixed discipline meeting last Saturday with the senior speedway part won by Chad Wirtzfeld. Taken from Facebook. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris116 756 Posted January 22 2 hours ago, Dickie Head said: Looks like Isle of Wight ran a successful mixed discipline meeting last Saturday with the senior speedway part won by Chad Wirtzfeld. Taken from Facebook. The Warriors website has a report which mentions the winners of all the classes and also says Wirtzfeld has recently signed for the famous Belle Vue Manchester team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,027 Posted February 25 On 12/20/2023 at 1:17 PM, Andy Downes said: There was a meeting at the London Arena in winter 1990 (or 91, can't remember the exact date) - another former London Speedway venue that's bitten the dust. Seem to remember there was a problem halfway through - could have been a leaking roof but the memory is too hazy - hopefully someone out there can remind us more about that day I was there for the afternoon meeting, later saw the evening meeting on Anglia TV. London Docklands Arena was the name. I do remember the leak in the roof. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
