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Only vaguely.....but I do remember the "Boo's" but of course that was normal when Fundin was riding anywhere!

This has been discussed many times before but as I was there and on the bend that it happened I can honestly say from my opinion that it was not Fundin's fault....I really think Ivor was racing way above himself and got into real difficulty when Fundin would not give up the line. If I remember correctly it was on the first bend, Fundin was on the inside and they may / did touch and unfortunately Ivor went straight on, out of control, through the fence. This was the first heat of the 1965 Internationale. Fundin WAS excluded for this so one has to say the Ref saw it as a definite touch by Fundin. The two other riders in the race Genz & Luckhurst had abosolutely no part in this. The only thing I can't remember is if it was the first lap.....don't think so 'cos Fundin was in Yellow and Ivor in Blue. Now I know of course I'm gonna get pummelled for this one but this is how I saw it. So Cradley fans and Ivor fans FORGIVE ME!

Still need the info. and the programmes if anyone can help....please.

Simon, I have just noticed the same thing happened in 2001......7/10/2001...I have this programme but it was rerun on the 21/10/2001...did they use the same programme or was another produced? If they produced another I need that one also.

Thank You very much....you could be my HERO if you have spare.

On the date shown Newport was supposed to run a meeting (Lions v Kangaroos) but was rained out (Familiar words). Does any Newport fan know if there was a programme issued?

Interesting that so far most have said Norwich......I too would have liked to have seen racing there but it was rained off when I went BUT...and this is a big one....I did have the pleasure of meeting Peter Craven and talking to him for quite a while with my parents......will always be in my mind that one.

Dean, I too have requested info about Carmarthen but I put it under Conference League....guess I should have put it here. Here is my question to you, on March 23, 2003 you rode for the England team against Wales in the 12 heat second half.Would you by any chance know the the result and scorers. This has been very difficult to obtain.

Can't answer that one......but I have a sneaking suspicion that "Norbold" may know something about it. Over to you Norbold.

Yes that is quite true as I do have the programme...it was billed as the "Worlds Championship Final" and took place on March 4, 1933. It was won by Harry Whitfield (England) with 9 points from 9...Harry won the qualifier at Perth...also riding were Bluey Wilkinson won won the qualifier at Paris, Billy Lamont who was second in Paris, Dick Smythe who was first in Adelaide, Jack Chapman who won the Melbourne round, Jack Ormston who won Sydney and Lionel Van Praag who was second in Sydney. After the "Worlds championship Final" was a match between New South Wales & The Rest

I see that all the comments made, including mine, are now up on the FIM Guestbook webpage but after reading Rob_B's comments it looks like nothing wil be done about this Ref...he was absolutely right in all his decisions and the 45,000 plus and thousands who watched on the Internet and TV are all completely WRONG!!! Enjoy Latvia & Germany people!!!!

You are right....I did not check to see if my post was indeed posted....my guess is they will run them up after checking them first and since I was not too kind to one of their referee's it probably won't go on. The FIM is still the place to go though, since they are totally responsible for assigning referee's.

Found a place where you can send comments to the FIM....I have already done so and I suggest others do. http://www.fim.ch/en/guestBook.asp?item=57 This is the FIM guestbook.....they don't seem to have an email address....wonder why?

NEVER count Kyle out of anything....he is one gutsy rider....and if I know Kyle he will putting EVERYTHING into this and I will not be surprised if he gets through. Too bad though, this seems to be the MOST difficult round!!!

Bob Andrews - Canadian.......But don't confuse this Bob with the New Zealander....two different riders.

Got me worried so I phoned Mike....he is definitely alive but not in great health....I have sent you a PM.

Yes, Mike is still alive and living in Toronto......I have not been in contact for a while but our intention is to visit him soon. I understand he is not in the best of health. It will be VERY unlikely that Mike would travel England for a reunion. I will post a note when we have some contact with him.

Yes, you are right Bob did live in Sterling...he now lives in Trenton.

Hey Bob, Don't think Bob Fisher would appreciate being classed as "Passed Away"....in actual fact I had an email from him yesterday...he still visits Paris on occasions and still very interested in our great sport. Mike Tams is also still alive..for sure......though I don't know about Dave Dodd

Someone has finally come up with what I had asked in the second posting of this thread.....What was the song played at the end of each meeting? And yes indeed it was We'll meet again by The Dame!! Everyone remember?

Tommy is long gone I'm afraid.

Have to agree with you on this one....apart from me also being a West Ham fan at the time, I have never seen racing like this....it was absolutely electric...

Since I remember "Marching along together" it must have been in 59/60/61...but what was the song always played when you were leaving...should not be too difficult...very well known!

YEP!! Can't argue with that!!!

If norbold doesn't iris I do...although once again it was filled in by my young hand.