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Lars Gunnestad? Edit: Beaten to it by Arnie!

But if you read the forum guidelines you will see that posting in bold is considered shouting and posters are asked not to do it. "Please do not post in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS; this is the Internet version of shouting, and is irritating to many posters." Mind you it describes a troll as " a contributor whose sole intent in posting is to be a disturbance to the community." and you ignore that as well.

To be fair to PC, in terms of his foreward to the book, only a couple of paragraphs mention his stance regarding Belle Vue. Even then it is an explanation of how the author supports his view.

The Tolley brothers, Les, Dick and Jim all rode for Cradley. Also three of the Collins brothers rode for Cradley, with Les riding for the Heathens in 1996 when they were based at Stoke.

Always remember the day he was presented with the Speedway Star Cup. Heathens had been given it for keeps and Erik immediately presented it to Alan. Fantastic moment.

Dreadful news. Condolences to family and friends. Top rider who was the engine room in the Heathens line up for years. RIP

Well deserved. Glad he made it tonight. Lovely scenes after the race, top marks to Bartoz, very sporting.

Really sad to hear this news. Riding career curtailed by Lokeren, but what a second career as an administrator. RIP

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As far as I recall Custom House was designed by Archibald Leitch who was the foremost Stadium designer of the day. Responsible for stands at grounds such as Ibrox, Roker Park and Goodison amongst many others. The trademark lattice design of the metalwork on the double decker stands at West Ham was similar to the ones at the other stadiums mentioned.

That's a shock to hear. Never met him but he always came across as a really sound guy. RIP

Brafield, Aldershot and Yarmouth.

Sad news. RIP Taffy.

Minor Speedway nations! In that case Collins and Grahame at Cradley! Point taken though - no Danes from late 70's onwards.

Was great for Cradley in '81, Sid. Got better and better as the season went on, providing crucial backing to the big 4 of Penhall, Gundersen, Collins and Grahame. Pretty sure he averaged over 6 in the BL taking plenty of extra rides as McNeil and Rasmussen struggled as the season went on. Was gutted when he never returned and the 1982 team struggled all year long from reserve.

Lars Hultberg rode in 1973 on Bernie's recommendation. As I recall he had a really tough start to the season, not helped by the team being very weak and injury hit. I think he'd just started to show a bit of form, scoring 9 at the Shay, when he got injured and was out for a couple of months. When he returned the struggle continued and I think he got released and replaced, eventually, by Mal Corradine. Maybe with a bit more time and not getting injured at the height of the summer, he would have made it? We'll never know..... Klinge was introduced for a few meetings at the end of 1980 I think. Danish junior champion as I recall. Don't know why he never came over more permanantly, I think he had a decent career in Denmark.

The Tresarrieu brothers at Isle of Wight? I'm sure at some point 2 of the 3 must have ridden in the same line-up.

Went to the last few Speedway meetings at White City in the early 80's. Racing could be processional, but there was usually a good race or three. Also went to the last Greyhound Derby there in 1984? Very good atmosphere. To be honest it was amazing the place stayed open so long, given it's size and location.

Sounds similar to my decision making process when it came to Uni. The 5 choices owed more to their proximity to Speedway tracks than the quality of the education they would provide. Was close to going to Leicester or Queen Mary's (for Hackney) but ended up plumping for Kingston and weekly visits to Plough Lane. As for the tracks I wish I'd been to.....West Ham, Trelawny, Glasgow White City, New Cross, Norwich.

And we miss out on Pearson telling us every point matters countless times each GP. So not all bad.

Cradley, Wimbledon, Hackney, Belle Vue (Hyde Road), Somerset

Niemi and Koponen for Wimbledon.

On a Cradley day....Bernie Persson, Arthur Price, John Boulger, Jan O Pedersen, Billy Hamill On another day....Jim McMillan, Mark Fiora, Martin Dixon, Nathan Simpson, Rune Holta

Really poor effort. You' would like to think a more in depth tribute will follow.

Really sad news. As others have said, a great advocate for the sport who will be sadly missed. RIP.