lubylou Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Why dont you see the speedway at fairs anymore? Since the fair has been coming to Endcliffe park, it has never had a speedway, i thought it was the best ride ever, standing against the rail at the edge, trying to be cool , and it went bloody fast. here is a reminder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mh01 Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Why dont you see the speedway at fairs anymore? Since the fair has been coming to Endcliffe park, it has never had a speedway, i thought it was the best ride ever, standing against the rail at the edge, trying to be cool , and it went bloody fast. here is a reminder you could always contact william percival & ask if he's still got the equipment, i believe he still has the equipment in storage & converts his waltzer if another showman is operating a waltzer at larger funfairs 01142402952 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glamrocker Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Why dont you see the speedway at fairs anymore? Since the fair has been coming to Endcliffe park, it has never had a speedway, i thought it was the best ride ever, standing against the rail at the edge, trying to be cool , and it went bloody fast. here is a reminder The problem would be these days you would not be able to stand on the rail and you would have to wear safety belts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lubylou Posted June 21, 2011 Author Share Posted June 21, 2011 you could always contact william percival & ask if he's still got the equipment, i believe he still has the equipment in storage & converts his waltzer if another showman is operating a waltzer at larger funfairs Ohh, i wouldnt go on it now, id be too scared , you seem to feel sick more easily as you age , i just wondered why you didnt see much of them thats all, also, i think my kids would like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lubylou Posted June 21, 2011 Author Share Posted June 21, 2011 The problem would be these days you would not be able to stand on the rail and you would have to wear safety belts Thats true, a shame, but true. But saying that, the 1 in the video was filmed only 5 years ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glamrocker Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 We used to jump on and off for free rides or walk in the middle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mh01 Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Ohh, i wouldnt go on it now, id be too scared , you seem to feel sick more easily as you age , i just wondered why you didnt see much of them thats all, also, i think my kids would like it.if you contact "escort1" on here, he may be able to tell you of any other operator still doing speedway in the region Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffchick77 Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 That link brought back memories used to think we was clever being on the speedway:hihi: would prob feel sick straight away if i went on it now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggletail Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Why dont you see the speedway at fairs anymore? Since the fair has been coming to Endcliffe park, it has never had a speedway, i thought it was the best ride ever, standing against the rail at the edge, trying to be cool , and it went bloody fast. here is a reminder Haven't seen one in years, completely forgot they ever existed - the youtube vid was a nice reminder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bracken Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 ....as regards the Speedway , would H&S allow standing against the railings now - I can see the injury lawyers rubbing their hands at the thought !???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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