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Mike Patrick R.I.P.


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Surprised nothing has been posted on here, but there are many posts on Facebook reporting that legendary speedway photographer Mike Patrick has passed away.

R.I.P. Mike

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Very sad news ..

His photo of Hans Nielsen doing a wheelie, whilst Mike lay on his back on the track, so took it from "underneath" Hans, was an amazing photo...

RIP....

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It was a measure of his excellence at his trade and his wonderfully crafted image that he was as much a star and as much an attraction as the great riders of the great era (mid 70's to mid 80's when Speedway WAS one of the top 3-4 Sports in terms of attendence and Main Stream Media profile).

If you went to a Meeting, often with packed terraces at the old Perry Barr, Dudley Wood , Monmore green, Brandon etc , the minute MP appeared on the Track there would be an audible buzz "Mike Patrick's here"...he was that well known and recognisable and it added a sort of weird kudos to the Meeting, especially if it was a standard League Fixture.

One of if not the best at what he did.

It is frankly I am disappointed to say that his passing has not been reflected and commented on by more.

 

RIP Mike

 

 

 

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So sorry to hear this. A true expert of his craft and a lovely character too.

RIP Mike and condolences to his family and friends.

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Only just found out.  Nice guy and great photographer.  RIP Mike

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