steve roberts

...a school friend of my mother married Gordon McGregor.

An article on Sandor will prove very interesting and can't wait to read it...my last memory of him was riding in the snow at Cowley for Cradley before the "Heathens" withdrew from the meeting gifting Oxford a 58-14 win! John Boulger was thereafter christened by the Oxford faithful as "Snowflake!"

Vaguely remember him riding for Eastbourne when the promotion seemed intent signing relatively unknown foreigners.

Another very excellent read...particularly enjoyed the interview with Eric Boocock.

...or indeed Newport!

I think I'm right in that Dag Lovaas said he would make a return trip if speedway ever returned to Cowley?

Wouldn't be greatt if Hans Nielsen was able to attend the grand re-opening meeting?

Some great images there!

Definately Alan Sage wearing the "Olsen" boots!

Also looked like a Wolf's Head? Not sure if that intentional!?

As a matter of interest were they "Briggo" or "Daytona" branded boots? I know that Ole Olsen produced a style of boot but they were very different I recall.

Mike Broadbank(s) didn't have the most conventional style!

I also read the first book and can't imagine that there is much more to say really to justify a second book?

Definately Mike Bessent...I recognised him from the photo and when he rode for Eastbourne.

...or Arthur Browning!

...or Neil Middleditch!

Yes it's a bit close to home!

Just finished the book. Some of it I wasn't particularly interested in as I have no interest in other forms of motorcycling however the chapter regarding trialling Honda engines was interesting...apparently it was never going to succeed due to hostility towards the inovation from certain quarters. Shame that Andrew quoted BBC showing "Time Team" when in fact it was Channel 4!

He'd be a good subject in the "Backtrack" magazine?

Just started reading the book having received it as a present. Showing potential as a light read...hoping that it gets more controversial as I delve deeper!

I last read that he was living in the States but I would be interested in any news regarding Jimmy? A great servant to British Speedway but injuries held him back and he never truly reached the heights his initial potential promised in my opinion.

I maybe wrong but I think that Denzil was from Zimbabwe?

Blimey! I forgot the Czechs as well!

Trouble was Nigel Wagstaff was signing riders "left, right & centre" after I re-located and I lost count of the number of riders and nationalities!

I also missed out the USA - Hancock