norbold

No, but I can be fairly certain that it wasn't Johnnie Chamberlain.

The reason I do it in my books is mainly one of space. I sign a contract for all my books which say how many words the publisher wants. For every rider whose average I include it's the equivalent of something like 18-20 words as they are tabulated across a whole line. Although I think it is of interest to put in a club's leading riders each year I think the space it would take up to include every rider is too much and would mean having to leave out a fair amount of detail in the book itself. However, you may be right, speedyguy, that it would be a good idea to include a list of "also rode". I did, in fact, in my Wembley book, include a list at the end of all riders who had been contracted to Wembley and the years. Maybe I should have done this in all my books.

I think you are probably right. Nicky's debut was in 1972. He rode in two matches for Hull in the Second Division. His First Division debut was in 1974 when he rode in just one match for Belle Vue and then rode for Sheffield in 17 matches in 1975.

Yes, I guess so. Split was born on 27 July 1923.

QUOTE (Robbie B @ Jun 17 2009, 06:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Norbold, Briggo rode for Hull in 1976 Ooops! Quite right, Robbie. Thanks.

According to Wikipedia, Cyril Roger was born on 27 December 1921 and Louis Lawson on 25 October 1921, making Louis two months older.

Ronnie Moore rode from 1950 - 1972. Barry Briggs 1952 - 1975.

The Grants - Alec, Rob, Rob.

Tom Farndon (England) Vic Duggan (Australia) Ivan Mauger (New Zealand) Ove Fundin (Sweden) Hans Nielsen (Denmark) Jack Milne (USA) Tomasz Gollob (Poland)

Graham Miles? Yes, it could be. Why has no-one ever mentioned this before?

Oh well, it was my first meeting, so I suppose for that reason it stands out in my memory. That's good to hear. He was my first speedway "hero", so It'll be great to read about him. (I have renewed my subscription, haven't I Tony? )

New Cross had the Tom Farndon Memorial Trophy.

Never mind who was the oldest rider, who was the tallest? Does anyone know?

Reg was born on 11 November 1935.

Ask Jimmy if he can remember anything about the night I went to my first speedway match. (No, not if he remembers me..) The match was New Cross v. Norwich 11 May 1960. Jimmy was the New Cross hero that night. Fundin and Lawson carried all before them until Jimmy beat Lawson - his only defeat of the night. Jimmy was naturally New Cross's hero and top scorer, but he was not nominated in heat 15, the nominated riders heat. Split Waterman and Eric Williams were. When this was announced there was a lot of booing from the crowd. There was some justice though when Split fell at the start and a re-run with all four was ordered and Jimmy took Split's place as he had been inured in the fall. I wonder if Jimmy remembers the incident and, if he does, how he felt about being left out of heat 15 originally.

Sorry about the delay. At last: http://www.speedwaymuseum.co.uk/

You're right, Tom. OK, I won't mention it.

There's also Ian Perkin's book, "The Complete History of Wimbledon Speedway" and, dare I mention it, "Speedway in London".

Dave Jessup also won the "real" LRC in 1975.

A bit of each in a way! Their first outing together was at Hackney on 10 April. Up against Tommy Sweetman and Wal Morton in heat one, neither of them finished - Reg had ef and Eddie fell. Two days later, back at New Cross, they were out again in heat one and this time they did indeed score a 5-1, with Reg team riding his son home. With regard to my previous posting about Eddie not being very good, I should add he was only 17 at the time.

I remember him riding for New Cross in 1963 as part of a father and son team with his dad, Reg. To be quite frank, he wasn't very good - finishing with an average of 2.05 - but he was very young and only just starting out then. I know he improved greatly in his later career.

Just heard from the man himself: Hello Norman, I am E mailing you as a response whether I rode for Rye House in 1986. The honest answer is I do not really remember. I do know, however that I spent 86 racing speedway in Southern California and do remember late in the same year having a couple of second half rides at both Hoddesden and Arena Essex. But official outings for either side is doubtful. Sorry I can not be more specific. I am only surprised that there is any interest in this particular subject. Best wishes to you, Christopher Chaplin.

Thank you for the plug, Shadders. When you say not according to my book, do you mean my book doesn't mention him appearing twice in 1986? Because if he only appeared twice it's quite likely I wouldn't have mentioned him. It doesn't mean he didn't ride twice for the Rockets in 1986. My criterion for inclusion in the end of year averages was 6 matches.

Yes, Jason Crump has stolen a march on his competitors, but there's disappointment for Scott Nicholls. Damn! He's got me at it now.

I turned on the Grand Prix a bit late last night and the first words I heard were, "Disappointment for Nicholls." And I thought, yes, that just about sums up: i) Tony Millard ii) Scott Nicholls iii) The state of British Speedway iv) The GP series So, well done, Tony, for summing it all up so succinctly in just three words.