classicfan Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Hello Bluebird62, Love the handle! Sorry can't remeber anything from the 50's, I was born in 49, only went to Speedway from 67- 71, then I sold my treasured Norton 99SS to buy a car, and it wasn't the same. The next memories I have are from 72 - 76 at the Black Swan, Merrie England Bar, Bailey's and later on the Fiesta, but they are all in another thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brucie Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 I go every Thursday but the season finishes next week! It starts again next March if you are thinking of going, and it's still a great night out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanspence Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Can remember Arnold Haley and John Dews riding then but can't remember the others ,can anybody remember them? kitchen clive featherby alan jay dews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanspence Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 john dews clive featherby ...... kitchen alan jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awoollen Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Does anyone remember Tommy Allott a real favourite with the fans. my tour going back a bit late 40 early 50 who was the other one was it split waterman or someting like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
office Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 I went to see the Sheffield tigers every thursday during the 70's when Doug Wyer was their number one rider along side Reg Wilson, Arnold Harley, Craig Pendlebury, Keith Evans, Tony Boyle, Nicky Allott, and as far as Shaun Moran, Eric Broadbelt, Billy Burton. by far the favourite was Doug Wyer (Flyer Wyer) No1, captain Reg Wilson. Famous riders seen at Owlerton were Ole Olsen (Coventry), Ivan Mauger (Exeter), Peter Collins (Belle Vue), Chris Morton (Belle Vue) brother of Dave Morton who rode for the Tigers, Les Collins (Belle Vue) Brother of Peter and Neil Collins, Bruce Penhall (Cradley Heath), Bent Rassmussen (Hackney), Ray Wilson (Birmingham)Dave Jessup and John Davis (Reading), Mike Lee from Kings Lynn, Martin Ashby (Swindon), kenny Carter (Halifax) with Ian Cartwright (Halifax), Scott Autrey (Exeter), Bernie Pearsen, Mitch Shirra (Coventry), Alan Wilkinson (Belle Vue), Keith White (Hackney), Steve Wheatherley and Gordon Kennett (White City), Jan Andersson (Reading), Bobby Schartz or Schwartz (Cradley Heath) & (usa) Terry Betts (Kings Lynn), Kelly Moran (Hull), Jan Zabek (Sheffield), Ila Teromaa (Birmingham),Tommy Morley (Sheffield & USA), Jim Mcmillian (Wolverhampton & Scotland), John Louis (Ipswich), Joey Owen (Hull), Tom Owen (Newcastle), Graham Drury (Hull),Hans Neilsen (Wolverhampton), by far my all time favourite was Ivan Mauger (Exeter (6 Times world Champion) rode owlerton like his home track, close came Doug Wyer and Peter Collins, thrilling riders to watch always gave 100%. Watching matches between Sheffield & Belle Vue (War of the Roses) were rather special, like Manchester United coming to town. Also Zenon Plech Polish Rider, I've watched on tv today's riders just doesn't seem the same... as the 70's stars. There were always a buzz round Owlerton on a Thursday night. Do they still play the circus tune for the riders to walk out to at owlerton these days? Good days at the Owlerton Track. Is Reg Wilson still the current Tigers Manager. Speedway is an exciting/Dangerous sport 60+ mph without a brake..but how we all love it. I also rode Cycle Speedway for Wadsley Bridge, can anyone remember keith Hackett, David Rowlands Ian or Keith Bullimore, Martin Wilde who rode Cycle Speedway for England. I still Remeber riding away matches at Parkwood Springs. ( Still got a few of the Newspaper Cuttings)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55ranby Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Sheffield Tigers - Tommy Allott - Top Man - 1939 if I remember rightly? Might have been post war. I went to school with a David Allott of Oxford St. I think he stayed in Sheffield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beamish Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Dougie 'Flyer' Wyer is a friend of mine and I can say he's still healthy and well, and also still riding motorbikes. Last time I saw him, a few months ago, he'd got a Hayabusa. Met him in Hospital about 3 years ago after we'd both taken a spill. Really nice Bloke. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAIRBOY Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 "OFFICE" Do they still play the circus tune for the riders to walk out to at Owlerton these days? = "Entry of the Gladiators" by Fucik. I'm unable to answer your question but it set the scene admirably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milted Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 anyone remember Len Williams and his brother,and how about Bluey Wilkinson The circuit at Belle Vue ,Sat night,and Odsel stadium,and I think there was a track at Wombwell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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