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Kelvin Tatum seems to have invented, amongst others, the phrase “hard charger”. There used to be “hard riders”, the first one of those I saw was dear old Ron Mountford, though I wouldn’t class him as a “dangerous rider”. Watching Jack Holder riding “wall of death” style around Owlerton on Monday looked quite dangerous, although mainly to himself.

Then why have you started SO MANY pointless new threads on the forum?

The second test at Brandon was partially covered by BBC-TV (Sportsview, I think). At the same meeting, Nigel Boocock beat Ove Fundin in the Golden Helmet. Some night that was!

Mine is the 1970 World Final in Wrocław, where Ivan Mauger carried off the title despite everything the East Europeans put in his way. Never been quite as emotional as when the National Anthem was played. Travelled with Ray Glover’s party from Sheffield.

Congratulations to Chris Harris on becoming 2024 European Champion.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjqe9983374o

Not rain, but fog! I was at Crewe in 1969 when their meeting with Long Eaton was abandoned after seven heats. Perhaps on a smaller track they could have carried on???!!!

Or the Liquorice Allsorts?

Old Time Speedway has gone missing too!

Karl is mystified why it’s been deactivated, with no explanation from FB. Speedway Scrapbook has offered him a way back.

Remember watching him in the “third half” races, great entertainment post meeting!

Bump ^^^

Really? How does that work then?

Seven for me, Chunks!

Sad news indeed. One of the very best in an era of many great riders. Condolences to Chris and the rest of the family. RIP Tiger.

Me too. Just seven days older than Flyer!

The clue is in the thread title. World Final winners, not GP series winners.

Guess what! https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68372224

That MUST BE a teacup!

For me, the World Individual Championship ran from 1936 to 1994. Before then there were various other events, 1940-48 too. From 1995, there’s been a Grand Prix Series, with its own champion.

https://www.fim-moto.com/en/news/news-detail/article/liverpool-successfully-delivers-2023-fim-awards

Peo Soderman didn’t stay too long in the UK. Perhaps he should have done!

Four firsts and one second - clear winner here!

Waiting for Chris Harris to arrive to make up the numbers

As usual, great set of photos, Steve But, as usual, no identities shown. Is there any chance you can add captions to them…. please!!!!