Beckford Boy

I think that the London Cup match that finished Hackney44 Wimbledon34 was followed by a second half only staging of the London Riders Championship which was won by Dons' Larry Ross.Although I don't have a prog. or a Speedway Star for this meeting ,is it possible Finn's rides in this were somehow added to those in the London Cup match?

A night that none of us who were there will ever forget,I vividly remember coming out of the stadium praying it wasn't true,although deep down because of the sheer horror of the crash I feared a brave man had paid the ultimate price. RIP Vic.

Tommy,if you're looking down on us,you'll never be forgotten.A great rider and a lovely bloke,when the day comes that the Dons ride again you'll be there with us in spirit to inspire us.God bless you.

My favourite track of all time,it was breathtaking watching the Dukes and all the big track riders roaring around that massive bowl.Although my team,Wimbledon, took some terrible thrashings there,I always enjoyed my visits to the Shay.Anyone know if the Three Pigeons pub is still standing?

Sadly,the mementoes of speedway that were put up at the remembering Harringay day around 10 years ago have also gone missing.About a year ago when in the Sainsbury's that now stands on the Green Lanes site I asked where they were and was told in a completely couldn't care less answer;Oh,they must have been removed when the store had a refit. Thanks for your concern Mr.Sainsbury.

I just wish that the Dons were still around so that we could all remember Tommy together at Plough Lane,a great bloke,a great rider,those of us who saw him ride will never forget him. Look down kindly on us mate,you made us proud to be speedway fans.

Thanks for the info'.I'm amazed at the site of the Greenford track,I know it well as one of my son's plays football there regularly.I can only assume that the houses that surround it now were not there then although there probably weren't many Nimbys around in those days.There is also a small enclosed non-league football ground adjacent to the main A40 on what must have been the site. As for Elstree, as you are unsure of the location I wonder if it could have been at the junction of what is now the A41 and A5183 opposite the old L.T. Aldenham bus overhaul works ( remember Summer Holiday, Cliff and his mates) ,about 40 years ago there was a flapping track there which consisted of a straight 200 yards or so dog race track.On the other hand it could have been contained in the Elstree Aerodrome site as I seem to remember reading in a V.S.M.article about Roger Frogley being connected with the flying club there. Any other theories anyone?

I believe that the track at Barnet was in Mays Lane ,the same road that Barnet FC's Underhill ground is in today.Do any of you learned gentlemen know the exact locations of the tracks at Staines, Elstree, Chiswick and Greenford,all of which have been mentioned on here recently.Curiosity is my only reason for asking.

When I had a look at the site in the mid nineties you could still make out the outline of the track and the remains of the terracing were still evident in places.I seem to remember that an old kiosk type building was still there which may or may not have been the entrance to the pits or the car park.Rarely in that area but would certainly check it out again if so. I would highly recommend the book "Out of the Frying Pan -The story of New Cross Speedway by Norman Jacobs if you havn't already got it.