![]() Whatever became of them, all the ex-riders who had second-half races, junior matches or interval spins in the 70s at. MARTIN NEAL recognises the selfless key role Felton training track co-founder Ken Marshall played in the development of young riders at the North-East outpost.įollowing the successful December launch of KELVIN TATUM's Tales From The Top Drawer, we present extracts from the autobiography of the former England star and World No.3 who rapidly rose from raw rookie to stardom with Wimbledon before winning back-to-back league titles with Coventry, plus spells with Berwick, Bradford, Arena-Essex (twice), London Lions and Peterborough. From the popular 13-heat 'Happiness is 40-38' era through the various KO Cup formats, to the current 15-heat nominated riders' finale, our in-house accountant has it all figured out. Past winners include Witches legends John Louis and Billy Sanders, inaugural champ Ole Olsen, Peter Collins, Mel Taylor and Hans Nielsen.ĭOUG NICOLSON looks at the development of race formulae used for team meetings in domestic UK racing. Reviewing British speedway's most prestigious individual meetings, PHIL CHARD heads to Ipswich for a close look at the nine stagings of the Golden Sovereign between 1973 and '83. Let's take you back to brutality on bikes! With fresh insights from Alan Grahame and Ronnie Correy, ROB PEASLEY reflects on 14 meetings between Black Country neighbours, clashes invariably laced with controversy and sometimes police intervention. ![]() TRACK RIVALRIES: Cradley Heath v Wolverhampton Paying tribute to a boyhood hero, TONY McDONALD recalls the early career and impact of Poland's first superstar whose fearless riding for Hackney earned him cult status. ZENON PLECH - golden days as a Hackney Hawk ![]() Our columnist sat alongside him on the BSPA management committee for several of those years and gives his assessment of a Backtrack era colossus. As a member of the BSPA in the 70s and 80s, a longtime management committee member and vice-chairman, MARTIN ROGERS rubbed shoulders - and crossed swords - with all of them.įorever associated with the first two decades of the British League and, before that, the game-changing Provincial League, Reg Fearman was a powerhouse in promoting circles. Love them or hate them, the speedway promoters of the Backtrack era included some of the sport's all-time heavyweights as well as a new brigade of youthful innovators. ROB PEASLEY chronicles the life and times of the popular, stylish former World No.3 who also had UK spells with Swindon and Poole. Please note: Single copies cannot be purchased - it's subscription only.Ī trailblazer who led his country to its first World Team Cup triumph, Scott Autrey is still revered by Exeter fans and respected by many more as the articulate all-American hero. Simmo - In his own Words World Finals of the 70s World Finals of the 80s Mike the Bike - The Michael Lee Story Booey - The Nigel Boocock Story Mark Loram - The People's Champion Shooey - Life and Times of Shawn Moran Simmo's Super Brits Mort - The Chris Morton Story Rayleigh Rockets History of Canterbury Speedway West Ham Memories Ivan, The Mauger Interview Speedway in the 1970s Speedway in the 1980s Memories of Wimbledon Speedway Memories of Norwich Speedway Memories of Wembley Speedway Jack Parker in Conversation History of World Team Cup Defunct British Speedway Tracks King's Lynn Super Stars Speedway in the 50s & 60s Memories of Halifax Speedway Memories of Ipswich Speedway Memories of Swindon Speedway National League Heroes Kenny Carter Racing Michael Lee Racing In Conversation with Freddie Williams Billy Sanders Racing Bruce Penhall Racing Kelly Moran Racing Ole Olsen Racing Memories of Berwick Speedway British Finals DVD In Conversation with Zenon Plech Memories of Belle Vue Speedway Chris Morton Racing Peter Collins Racing Americans In Britain Racing John Louis Racing Phil Crump Racing Malcolm Simmons Racing England World Beaters (1974-78) Australia World Beaters (1976) New Zealand World Beaters (1979) Shawn Moran Racing 101 Big Moments Memories of Coventry Speedway Ivan Mauger Racing London Speedway Tracks & Teams History of the World Pairs 90 Stars of British League Heathens Heroes Simon Cross Racing Test Match Special Sam Ermolenko Racing National League Classics 1980-90 World Finals of the 90s Plus Before Air Fences Great Races of the 70s & 80s Simon Wigg Racing Plus! Hans Nielsen Racing Darcy Ward - Send It Sideways Memories of Sheffield Speedway Speedway in the 70s A-Z Books
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