The White Knight

You are right Dean. Whatever happened to Public Relations?

Sorry about the spelling Sotonian. I wasn't sure.. So long ago, I could not remember the spelling.

Braefield/Northampton, are they one and the same? There used to be a Track at Braefield many years ago - is this the same place? Just out of interest, when Braefield closed, the Track Record Holder was Pete Wrathall (former Sunderland 'Star'). I suppose if it does, hopefully, get going - then he will still be the Track Record holder?

............. and Sunderland 'Saints' in 1964. 🤬 .................. or earlier as happened to Sunderland 'Stars' in 1974. 🤬

Very good point, very well put. 👍🤬

Very true. Great years those four years. Never to be forgotten. 🙂

Very true. He rode for us. Sunderland 'Stars'. 1971/72/73/74. 🙂

George Barclay, a true gentleman. I knew him from his days riding for Sunderland 'Stars' from 1971 to 1974, when Sunderland closed. I can never remember George doing anything out of order on the Track. He was a very good and fair rider. I got to know him better through our Sunderland Speedway Reunions. He would talk about the old days with a sense of fun, and enthusiasm. His finest achievement must have been the work, effort and fundraising that he, and his wife Linda, put in to the Speedway Museum. It is undoubtedly true that without their stirling efforts, there would be no Speedway Museum in existence. I always thoought that he never seemed to get the recognition that he deserved. My condolences go to his wife, Linda, and to his many friends both inside and outside Speedway. I will always remember him with a smile. R.I.P. + George.

Sad news. R.I.P. Bob +

Obviously you are a poet................. and don't know it. 😉🤣

Sarcy so and so. 🤣

Lets hope it is right. It's been a very long wait.

Getting rid of the 'Pay Offs' would assist in this. What the hell do you want 'Play Offs' for when there are only five Teams in the League? It makes the Sport look more 'Mickey Mouse' than it is at the moment. I love Speedway, but I am finding it hard at the moment. I am looking for a future, but sadly, there is not much encouragement down the line. I don't really know how it got this bad.

I think you are probably right. 👍

Well, I for one am looking forward to hearing the results of this Meeting. I hope it hasn't been postponed (again). 😟

WOW!!! I had to check Mike - I thought it was Sir Keir Starmer posting. 😉

Best of luck in your endeavours.

Thanks for the info. I suppose I must give up all hope now. Been hoping since 1974, it's been a long time.

There is a cracking Stadium in Sunderland which featured Speedway in 1964 and 1971 to 1974. The Stadium is much improved since those days, but as far as I am aware there are no plans to reopen Sunderland Speedway either.

A very good question. 😵

It's TRUE - they really were.

Money probably.

Dead right!!! 🤬 ..... and where does that leave Speedway? 🙄

Lucky man norbold. 🙂

Spotty git. 😉🤣