Beirao

Another young rider we've let go at the wrong time. Bewley and Bailey being two others that we didn't get any benefit from after their development years with us

Workington and Plymouth look weaker than all the other teams, so it seems likely that the best second placed team will come from either the Northern or Southern section. Away wins might be scarce in the Scottish group so the bonus points will be vital. Are you expecting Berwick to win by more at Shielfield than they'll lose by at Ashfield? I'm not. UPDATE : I've may be jumped the gun in writing off Workington, who, after a poor start, are making a fist of it against Berwick this afternoon.

There will be a bonus point...but it's bound for Poole! Any home win against Poole and home and away wins against Plymouth would surely get them through as the best second placed team.

A look at riders who returned home to finish their careers. Did your favourites do this? https://classicspeedwaymemories.webador.co.uk/march-2024/the-prodigal-returns

Wasn't the PL Select to ride on NL tracks to fill out their fixture list?

If the NL/PL split had been averted would West Ham, Glasgow, Sunderland and Newport have been opened https://classicspeedwaymemories.webador.co.uk/march-2024/going-back-in-time-march-1964

This edition will featureMarch Obituary - John PilbladGoing Back in Time March 1964 - a look at the NL/PL situationBlack Nights - your teams worst home defeatsThe Prodigal Returns - when a rider returns to his rootsAlphabetically Speaking - the extra SBig Birthdays - who is celebrating this month?Anyone Remember Number 16 - our monthly test of your recall skillsclassicspeedwaymemories.webador.co.uk/

This edition will featureMarch Obituary - John PilbladGoing Back in Time March 1964 - a look at the NL/PL situationBlack Nights - your teams worst home defeatsThe Prodigal Returns - when a rider returns to his rootsAlphabetically Speaking - the extra SBig Birthdays - who is celebrating this month?Anyone Remember Number 16 - our monthly test of your recall skillsclassicspeedwaymemories.webador.co.uk/

The top four in the BL were all former NL tracks which suggests the top heavy approach followed by picking up better second strings by mid summer paid dividends. Coventry got Les Owen back, West Ham added Tony Clarke, Oxford Stan Stevens and Wimbledon dropped Geoff Hughes though not sure who replaced him.

I'm pretty sure he's still with us.

Anyone remember Alf's time at Bradford. Seemed to start quite well in 1970 but his scoring tailed off the following year. Did he get on ok with promoter Whaley with whom he had a rough time at Hampden in 1969?

Did your team ever have Scottish riders, or have I missed them. https://classicspeedwaymemories.webador.co.uk/february-2024/scot-free

I missed that too, until this morning!

I think this was Britains consolation prize for losing the World Final to Sweden. Each of the ten NL tracks staged a qualifying round with 40 riders taking part, each getting four rounds, with the final being staged at neutral Harringay. This wasn't repeated with just a one off meeting at Wimbledon with invited riders. Anyone remember things from this time? Perhaps the qualifying meetings weren't a good deal for the staging tracks with increased costs not being absorbed by bigger crowds? Was Harringay a cheaper neutral track than Wembley?

https://classicspeedwaymemories.webador.co.uk/february-2024/willie-templeton-the-25-year-man

A few more from the early 70s, mainly northern based. https://classicspeedwaymemories.webador.co.uk/february-2024/retired-too-soon-part-2

This edition will featureFebruary Obituaries- Garry Hay, Rick France, Graham DruryThe New Paisley Lions FB page - the latest Paisley pageWillie Templeton - the 25 year manScot Free - teams who never used a Scottish riderRetired Too Soon Part 2 - more riders who gave the sport up too s=earlyBig Birthdays - who is celebrating this month?Anyone Remember Number 15 - our monthly test of your recall skillsPreview of March's editionclassicspeedwaymemories.webador.co.uk/february-2024

Would Claus Vissing fit?

Remember him playing a vital part in Bees win at Coatbridge in 1968 while riding with a rather makeshift strapping on top of his leathers. The win would prove to be pivotal in the Bees taking the BL title on racepoints ahead of Hackney that year. This wasn't his first league title, having been part of the Wolverhampton team that won the PL in 1963. Seem to remember his signing for the Wolves was quite controversial. Anyone know the details?

https://classicspeedwaymemories.webador.co.uk/january-2024/mike-parker Mike Parker - Speedway saviour being the driving force behind the Provincial League and the Second Division or just a ruthless business man when closing down tracks? Did he have any "feel" for Speedway or were stockcars his real love or was he just in it for the money?

Which was your teams Good Year. I've had a stab at it, but am I right? https://classicspeedwaymemories.webador.co.uk/january-2024/the-good-year

Thanks Salty. It looks like I got Lovaas and Simensen transposed. Have made the necessary corrections.

Thanks bigdave. Duly amended.

The following articles are included in this months editionThe Good Year - each tracks most memorable yearWhat a Great Team We Nearly Had - Glasgow's hoped for signings that didnt materialiseMike Parker - his contribution to speedways development in the 60sAnyone Remember No 14 - more memoriesBig BirthdaysPreview of February Editionclassicspeedwaymemories.webador.co.uk/

Have Glasgow adopted a "no Danes" policy for 2024 given their Wednesday night league meetings cause problems with rescheduling fixtures? It would also explain Flint being preferred over Vissing.