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Lindgren 200 more Dudek 200 less

For a good chunk of the mid 70’s he was my favourite rider. Great exponent of the cut back coming out of turns 2 or 4. Rip Arthur.

Kubera 100 more Lebedevs 100 more Ta

Always pleased to see a rider retire on their own terms. Wish him all the best.

Doyle 400 more please

Norman Hunter, Stan Stevens, Brian Leonard, afaik

He had a few user names! But his real name was John Hyam.

As far as I remember the Cradley announcer always pronounced him as Strawn as well, so that's what he's always been in my head. Norman rode for Newport in the very first meeting I saw back in 1968, but my main memory of him was getting his autograph a couple of years later when he was a Cheetah (I think). Beautifully written, taking his time, with the full name, making a stark contrast to most riders autographs that I managed to acquire. RIP

Lebedevs 400 more please

He was poor last year as well. One point on Friday, six on Saturday.

You were doing so well until you said that...

Doyle 300 more please

Fricke £100 more MJJ £100 more Ta

Kubera £100 more

Saw Bob ride in my first meeting in 1968 and was one of my favourite Heathens for the next few years, apart from his one year sojourn at Hackney. A lovely man. RIP