The White Knight

When I first started attending it was 3/6d (Adult) to get in. Old money. Year: 1964. Times were better then.

Jack Millen.

100% agree with everything in your Post. On the safety front, I believe that the Bikes are far too fast for Tracks today. I don't believe there wil be any change - but there certainly should be. Well said, but not many on here will agree with you.

R.I.P. + Ian. My condolences to Family and Friends.

You are NOT alone. I have been ranting on about this for years. My argument is on fairness. A Team can 'win the League' as you say, but because of injuries, be forced to win the League again. Look at this years Championship, Poole can put out a full strength Team whilst Oxford have to put out an injury riddled Team, where is the fairness in that? That's not to mention Ipswich. I agree with all your other points raised as well. Not a fan of the GP Series either.

Great Post.

You couldn't be more wrong. You shouldn't assume. I am, however, a Pensioner and I am aware of those not so fortunate as myself. To some of them, a two pound extra could be the difference between attending or not. You don't know what the situation is for Pensioners, poor or not. "Think it's fair to say" that you are a young person who is fairly well off, lacking understanding of other people's circumstances.

Very sad news. I would like to thank Len for the many happy memories during his time at Sunderland Speedway. Like others on here I did not have a lot of time for some Promotors, however, Len was different, he inspired me to love the Sport. I respected him immensely. R.I.P. + Len. My condolences to his Family and Friends.

Loved Four Team Tournaments. Sad they have disappeared.

I wonder if you would say that if you were one (Pensioner). I somehow doubt it. It is largely PENSIONERS who are keeping Speedway going in this country and have done for years. Some Pensioners ARE rich, however, a hell of a lot aren't. You need to think about that.

R.I.P. + Jay.

I thought Sophie Blake was excellent.

I couldn't agree more with this statement.

Yes, I remember them well. There were some juicy battles between those two. I had a lot of time for Jack. Not so much Frank though, I'm trying to be charitable here. 😉

Sorry, I misunderstood. 😳 Age, I reckon.😉

Too true.

Leave Jack out of this. He rode for Sunderland 'Stars' and, therefore, could not be dirty. 😉 Hard, yes, but not dirty. 🙂

All signed up. 👍 Very best wishes for the future (hopefully) of Swindon Speedway. 🙂

I must admit that I very much enjoy Classic Speedway Memories. 👍 A great read. 👏

I find it very strange that after 17,890 odd Posts - I am ranked as a 'Newbie'. 😉🤣🤣

Sunderland. Perfect for Speedway. Nothing, as far as I know, to prevent Speedway returning as the Greyhound Stadium is still there and much improved to what it was in the '60s and '70s. I would very much doubt whether any Promoters would be interested - but - the Stadium is there.

Crumbs, you are right. I hadn't fully realised either.

A must read for me: 1964 to 1974.

R.I.P. + Graham