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I was there too and yes, it does not feel like 37 years have passed.

chunky just beat me to it.

Graham started a thread on this in July 2005. There are a couple of clips on youtube.

Apart from the league meetings in the short-lived revival I saw every meeting held at Wembley between 1965 and 1981. Great times they were too.

I would never ignore you iris. I just get forgetful and confused .

Has anyone mentioned Adi Funk?

26 minute highlight on youtube

In the late 60's Gote Nordin was referred to as the greatest rider never to have won a world title. I'm not sure about that though he was a favourite of mine.

Who would you pick as the greatest post-war rider never to have been crowned World champion? Given the restrictions placed on Soviet Union riders in the 60's, and their lack of access to the world's best on a regular basis, I would have to say Igor Plechanov. Had he been able to compete in the British League he could well have been an even better rider and surpassed his two silver medal tally.

If I knew anyone named Ben or Ebay I would buy a couple.

This may be daft and is said somewhat tongue in cheek. The rider is a club asset but his bike is his own property/asset. Therefore club sponsors on rider and rider sponsors on bike. Simples!.

As a fellow "Yorkie" I have to agree.

Being able to get on a bus or tube in Upminster at 09.00 and travel all day in the Greater London Area for 6/- with a twin Rover. Happy days.

Excellent book from a first class speedway man. I read this from cover to cover without pause. His book on Tom Farndon in collaboration with Norman Jacobs is well recommended. Sad to lose such a well respected man.

Small world Norbold.

At one time a former rider named Nobby Stock lived nearby. I thought his real name was Norman but I may be wrong.

Over their whole career. If only during their Hammers spell or only riders I personally saw, I would have a different 8.

Injury in a qualifying round could mean not reaching the final. A fall or engine failure in a rider's first heat of the final could end his title hopes. Misfortune could play a big part. Once in the GP series a rider has 10 chances. He can miss a round through injury or not win a single GP and still win the title.

totally impossible to compare due to many factors...machinery, track differences, strength of competition, different racing formats, curtailed careers etc. 3 World Championships makes Tai the most successful but not necessarily the best British rider. I would venture Peter Craven who but for his untimely death I feel would have won more titlesn in an era when winning was more difficult.

If this has been done before I apologise and please ignore. Covering all years and eras what would be your club's all-time top team...3 heat leaders, 3 second strings and 2 reserves? My choice...West Ham. Heat leaders...Bluey Wilkinson, Jack Young, Bjorn Knutsson Second strings...Bengt Jansson, Sverre Harrfeldt, Aub Lawson Reserves...Christer Lofqvist, Malcolm Simmons

I believe it was around 1/8 mile and practically circular.

only if commenting on crowds from years gone by maybe. In that context one has to mention Custom House .

You beat me to it Norbold.

I am probably preaching to the converted but the above-named company has a variety of speedway memorabilia for sale. Log on to their site and type speedway in to the search window.

The only German Bernt I have heard of is Bernt Knockwurst!.