BOBBATH

OK that must be the one that Trevor Redmond won-anyone know who was second and third.Also why it was held at CH-after that the venue was always neutral

This is a good thread-BUT does anyone know anything about Ron e.g. when did he die, the circumstances etc etc. I got the same result when I asked about Jim Lightfoot once-come on you old Bees fans-Ron was a big name in his day and shouldn't be forgotten!Somebody's got to know something.

Spin king-the father of Stuart could have been Jack Mountford-but definitely not Ron I reckon.

Don't think they were related spin king.

Thanx starghost-forgot that-do you know when Ron was born??

I am interested in this myself-I recall Ron was one of the first riders to wear contact lenses-he got to the 1962 World Final I think-I recall he and Rick worked together. Did Ron leave any family-he was a tough customer as I recall-I think he rode only for the Bees. Thank you engine man for bringing Ron's name to this forum-another somewhat forgotten name from the past who should be remembered.

Thanx Norbold-you are still younger than me-just not by as much as I thought!!!.One point- if you saw the 61 PLRC at Harringay-where was the 1960 one held-was that at Harringay also??Anyway despite your letter to SS and N all those years ago, am still glad , as a PL supporter that Charlie won the Internationale in 1965!!!!!The fates conspired against him in the Brit Final at West Ham later that year-he should have qualified for the World Final!!

In the Internatinale thread was interested in Norbold's posting.First he let slip that he is 2 years younger than me-aaghh!!!-I can't be that old can I(no problem 60 is the new 40). Secondly and more interestingly wonder if you could share us your recollection of that night Norbold e.g. was there a big crowd-did Trev Redmond really stand out , who else made an impression etc. Am v. interested in PLRC and its great to hear from someone who was at the first one at Harringay.

Mystery deepens-perhaps Osama Bin Laden was around then too!!

You're right Parsloes re the year and reason for first Internationale-I recall a huge surprise in 65 when Charlie Monk from the old Prov. Lge. won it

Hi Odd-how old would Geoff be-70 or so?? What is his favorite falling down water-so I'll know what to buy him if I run across him in a pub-is he drinking like Soren Sjosten or like Billy Graham!!

Martin Mauger who was the financially challenged rider you were referring to? Was Mike Broadbanks involved in the Russian bike thing or is my memory playing tricks.

Wot about Leo McAuliffe, Alf Hagon,certainly Ron How-most famous of all I'd say.Going from memory here.

Have e-mailed Vic -will let u know re reply.

Thanx Kev -anybody know where he is now??

I think I must be getting too old for the forum-questions about the 70's and 80's are cropping up(after my time in UK)-so here is one from the sixties-what has happened to Geoff-his name has cropped up tangentially(good word) on other threads here- e.g. most teams ridden for; Newport speedway etc.I recall Geoff getting his first max around 64 or 65 for Newport-he partnered Dick Bradley till Dick's career ending injury, then not sure for the rest of 65 but certainly in 66 he partnered Gote Nordin-then went to Poole in 67 or 68 I think.Geoff was a cockney I think-had an armchair style of riding-hope he is still in good health .

Did Vic run a car dealership for a long while??

Thanx Iris-anybody else have anything on this??

Hi Iris 123-did search but the only post that came up was mine-any help appreciated-by the way since its quarter to six in Canada it must be quarter to twelve in Germany-whaddya doing on the forum at this time of night!!!

I'm sure many folks must recall the Russian bikes being stolen prior to the 72 WF-subsequently some British riders were charged -and I think convicted- of this dastardly crime. I know that Tony Clark(a tough character -was one)-anybody recall who else and what subsequently happened-anybody go to jail for that??

Well-whatever the truth, I just wish there were more characters like Tyburn around these days.

I remember that execution-my dad took me!!

I recall him well anyone know what he is up to these days-think he may have second halfed at some tracks in early 60's also.

George certainly had a long career-I always liked him.

Did he ever ride for Motherwell-or was that before his time??