Sotonian

The final was not run due to an accident so the result was declared on points scored after 4 heats: 1. Paul Cooper 2. Eddie Kennett 3. Harland Cook

As per the title, when did methanol become the fuel of choice or indeed mandated?

I agree with Steve. Any rider already awarded a WC should not get another one the following season regardless of circumstances.

Plenty of people at the SWC did though.

I know that Irish tracks are debatable here, but if included then add Drogheda on 2/6/68 and Santry on 28/4/68 to Broady's list.

His statement actually said "mugged of" but didn't say what was taken.

Is it written in code? Mugged of any more what?

Havvy was a good gater.

Portsmouth ran at Copnor in 1929 Glasgow certainly ran at White City that year and maybe at other venues too. Bear in mind that there were a myriad of tracks there.

Actually, it's "The reserves for the SWC must be under 21". Get that pencil sharpened....:-)

No dirt deflectors needed, hallelujah.

That's what we say about unruly teenagers. Tai is nearly 26.

Mowed the lawn this morning. It'll need doing again before this meeting finishes.

Class from Lambert again.

Ok, it wasn't there the only time I went over 20 years ago. It gives the impression of convicts being allowed to watch through a prison fence!

How long has that awful high fence been at KL? Surely it hampers optimum viewing?

Not quite so far but still worth mentioning Maury Mattingley - Southampton to Glasgow

From Trials Guru website: Dave Gatenby, former Teeside Tigers speedway star and trials rider died suddenly as a result of a heart attack on Wednesday 1st June, 2016. He started his riding career in speedway before opening a motorcycle business as Dave Gatenby Motorcycles selling machines and accessories based at Yarm Road, Darlington, supporting many local competitors.

Arguably better than neighbours with all their faculties who would be better placed to complain.

The Cheddars

Are you sure?. Aldershot weren't even running in 1956!

Alec, Rob and Robbie Grant.

I didn't claim otherwise. Repayment mortgages were more popular by far back then though.

I would say more OAPs bought their houses before endowments were popular and aren't in this position. It's more likely that their offspring are though.

But still better than a modern speedway bike.