I was priviliged to watch his team riding with Ole and he was superb at it and I for one did realise he was he was good enough and FAST enough to carry this off and as he says had the NUTS to do it, hats off to you Alan! Remember the chant? Sadly Les ended up with some brain damage and partial paralysis so his career was ended. Brandon, England nuneatonspeedwaysupportersclub.co.uk Joined February 2012 549 Following 1,414 Followers Replies Media They called him the Galloping Mauger. I think Brandon Speedway opened again just after the war. Pratt became co-promoter at the Rye House Rockets with former boss Len Silver in 1979. He was killed on his debutracing on the Isle of Man. Cap'n Jim is alive and well and living in Wolston, Don't look around to find the sound that's right beneath your feet. The Rick Miller testimonial was another favourite, a great day out. I later worked as a track scratcher, as being said for about 10/-. MALEK, Vlastimil (Czech Republic).June 22, 1958.Podebrady, Czech Republic Just 14 years of age, spectator Vlastimil was killed when Josef Ruzicka's machine went into the crowd. I was already hooked on Speedway, from the age of 8 years old, (See my article on Ove Fundin, "When Ian met Ove"), so it was only natural that my wife and I should become regulars at Brandon. Can you imagine Wayne Rooney being allowed to play for Barcelona and Inter Milan - as well as Man U? Speedway fans are urging councillors in Rugby to reject plans to turn a stadium into a housing estate. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. He said: We had a family farm, a smallholding near Brinklow, and for a time the FA Cup was there - on a mantelpiece. MICHAELS, Mrs William (USA)..Juyl 30, 1913..Lagoon Motordrome, Ludlow, KY, USA (B-R), PATTERSON, William (USA).Jul 30, 1913..Lagoon Motordrome, Ludlow, KY, USA (B-R). Is climate change killing Australian wine? ", "I did not realise there was such animosity from Alan. 14 of 314 Sun 3rd Jul 2011 2:34pm. For the 2014 Speedway Grand Prix, Batchelor became one of the top 15 Qualified Riders of the series. Read about our approach to external linking. The company has been operating for a number of years and thousands of Coventry people have worked for it over that time. Bakker was one of two thirteen-year old boys (Gerrit Eisses was the other) killed when a riderless bike hit a crowd of spectators at a grass-track meeting. You're quite right, Philip, and the sport has never really "caught on" with the new generations who have all the alternatives for leisure and pleasure Lowering was one of six spectators who were killed in the crash that claimed the lives of riders Eddie HASHA and John ALBRIGHT. In 2004 Mr Reason published an autobiography - Confessions of the Cream Bun Kid - and spoke to the Coventry Telegraph at the time. Guy recalled: "Standing down in the front row of the main grandstand, right next to the tapes, was utterly thrilling and terrifying at the same time. IT WILL go down as one of speedway's biggest mysteries of all time. May they never be forgotten. I first went to Coventry Speedway in 1977. "We went quite a few times back then, joining the big crowds on the back straight to watch the Falcons take on teams including riders such as Peter Collins and Ole Olsen for the Belle Vue Aces, the Coventry Bees and the White City Rebels. Court reporter for DevonLive and SomersetLive, Exeter Falcons V Reading Racers. HEPBURN, Ralph (USA)May 16, 1948..Indianapolis, IN, USA (Car Racing - Indy 500). That takes skill. EISSES, Gerrit (Netherlands)..Oct 11, 1925Sappemeer, Netherlands (G-T). I have no details of the accident that claimed the lives of spectators William BELL and George Goldsmith. He built up with three or four more lorries, moving coal about from the pits at Binley, Haunchwood and Birch Coppice, and later managed a haulage firm at Siskin Drive before later operating his own firm from East Street. Odin JOHNSON crashed into a light-pole while Board Racing. Per-Ole Soderman - our biggest loss, who should have done far more. Campaigners gathered outside Rugby Town Hall ahead of the meeting, Fans outside cheered when they heard the decision at the council meeting, Councillors met on Wednesday where they refused the plans. Thanks largely to Ole there was a great atmosphere at the Stadium. My relationship with John was long and enjoyable. I used to go to matches on a Saturday and sit on the bench, I didnt sit in the stand, but I never got a game unfortunately. Phone: Call Retro Speedway on 01708 734 502. 2023 BBC. He said: Myself and Peter Brough, who was also at Brandon, started training with the football club when Harry Storer was manager and a lot of the old players like Polly Waldock, Ian Jamieson, Harry Barrett, Alf Wood and Peter Hill were there. My first taste of Smiths crisps also comes to mind along with early fireworks at the end of the season. Contrast that with now. I'm amazed at the dog track news. He'd invariably get out of the second bend in front slowing down just enough to allow his less able team-mate to come up on the outside whilst at the same time blocking the opposing heat-leader from getting past. This is your first visit to my website today, thank you! You can still see stock car racing and banger racing, but you can't sit in the old grandstand because it blew away in a strong wind more than 30 years ago - probably a good thing because subsequent legislation after the Bradford football stadium fire would have made it obsolete anyway. My first taste of Smiths crisps also comes to mind along with early fireworks at the end of the season. Welcome to the official Facebook page of Coventry Cycle Speedway club. FOEHNER, Thomas (USA)Sep 8, 1912..Vailsburg Motordrome, Newark, NJ, USA (B-R). Foehner was one of six spectators who were killed in the crash that claimed the lives ofriders Eddie HASHA and John ALBRIGHT. How Coventry Bees managed to surrender a 14-point aggregate lead in the final of the 2003 KO Cup will be debated and dissected for decades to come. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. BRAUNER, Rudolf (Germany)Jul 30, 1933.Grunewald Stadion, Berlin, Germany. 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We bought programmes and stickers, and clipboards on which to note down the heat and match results. There were exceptions, like Nigel at Coventry, Peter Collins at Belle Vue, Terry Betts at King's Lynn etc but they were in the minority. Home of the Coventry XL Motor But worse, it meant Clubs and riders couldn't really establish a rapport with their fans. From the left, Richard Wolff, (Y), Kevin Doolan (Exeter guest rider) (B) and Andrew Appleton (G) Richard BARTLETT was an all-round motorcyclist, and was a regular competitor in vintage grass-track events. I used to spend most of my time down at Highfield Road where I helped redevelop the ground. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Coventry City FC also paid tribute to Mr Reason. The Coventry Bees stopped racing at Brandon Stadium in 2016 after failing to reach a deal to race there. Then 73, Mr Reason told how during his 18-year tenure as a Coventry City director he only missed about a dozen games, home and away. Alan. Our thoughts and condolences are with Johns family and friends at this sad time.. Batchelor scored his first podium when he finished second in the Danish Grand Prix at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen. Little more than 18 months later, relations with the club soured and Mr Reason took the decision to step down from his position and the board in October 2003. Back to the other Ole, Olsen, he stayed with Coventry until his retirement in 1983. I first went to Brandon in 1952, so next year, it will be exactly sixty years - frightening! Apologies for any omissions or inaccuracies, but if you have any amendments or additions (including additional information for current listings), please do not hesitate to contact me, Steve Brown,at. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. There is also additional informationregarding some of the riders listed. It was extraordinary just to watch and listen after sunset, when the match result hung on the result of the final heat and the crowd went bonkers. while not actually racing "true" speedway, are included as 'board-racing" and "Class A racing" (similar to modern flat-tracking) were the forerunners of speedway in the. Coventry. Alan was our No 2 and he and Ole made umpteen 5-1's so Alan was also one of our best too, It took guts to ride a bike without brakes so Alan well done for all your service to Coventry Bees, The Bees will never be forgotten. Those riders marked "**". He also was a great team man. ROBIN ADLINGTON (New Zealand) 1974 GEORGE ALLBROOK (England) 1929-1930 BILL ALLEN (England) 1931 Complimentary beverage is also offered! I think my dad had forgotten it was there and one day I got a call from him saying weve lost the FA Cup. SEE BELOW TO LOGIN. Post: Send cheque/postal order (payable to Retro Speedway) for 20 (plus 2 P&P in UK) to: Retro Speedway (Memories of Coventry Speedway DVD), 9 Nursery Close, Glossop, SK13 8PQ. The oval even had its own smell - hot dogs and onions, and the sweet tang of speedway bike exhaust fumes. After deciding the risk was too great he retired. At full speed, the monstrous bikes would roar past an arms length away, flat out as they curved into the first corner. Speaking about his career he said: I left school at 14 and began an apprenticeship as an aero engineer at Whitley aerodrome where the Jaguar is now. Exeter Falcons V Kings Lynn Heat 4. Explore in 3D: The dazzling crown that makes a king. The application, which went before Rugby Borough Council, had been recommended for approval and featured a football pitch and clubhouse as well as homes. There's probably no better symbol of Speedway's decline. "My family's been going to Brandon for three generations," the 32-year-old said. In one race coming out of the starting gate Olle was determined to hit the first bend in front so he stuck out his left boot in exaggerated fashion to prevent his opponent on his inside from getting into his normal cornering position. 4 Why did Coventry lose their stadium? It was a "Golden Age". I was eight-years-old and instantly fell in love with the whole thing - the smell, the atmosphere, the crowds, which were big then. Home Help Search Welcome Guest. Mr Reason said: We had been riding on this hill and we loved it when it was wet and slippy and I could ride round there and do exactly what they did on the speedway, so I borrowed some leathers and a crash hat and went and had a go. VideoOn board the worlds last surviving turntable ferry, I didnt think make-up was made for black girls, Why there is serious money in kitchen fumes. At 23 I was earning more money out of speedway and I enjoyed the glamour that went with it, but I had a dictum from my future father-in-law, Harry Partridge, who ran Bantam Coaches, that if I wanted to get married to his daughter then I had to get a job. Clapping and cheering could be heard in the council chamber after the decision to refuse was announced. There have been campaigns to reinstate Speedway but so far they have come to nothing. Naturally the Bees went down heavily whilst many fans stayed away in protest at the reduction in quality of the riders on view. The last phase is due to run until Saturday, May 27. Tommy Knudsen - perhaps the unluckiest of them all? SPEEDWAY RIDERS BENEVOLENT FUNDWhile this siteis a grim reminder of the tragedies that have occurred throughout the history of the sport, there have been countless other riders who have been injured, often very seriously. The machines themselves were low-saddled and always seemed on. "The County Ground was famously quick, with a white solid steel wall all the way round the outside. In 1976 Charles Ochiltree tried to lure Ole Olsen from Wolverhampton to ride at Coventry. We introduced many friends to the sport and we enjoyed the chat and the banter with other supporters. The Speedway Riders Benevolent Fund exists as a charity in order to assist these individuals in their times of need. You need to be signed in to respond to this topic. ANDREWS, Henry (USA).Jul 30, 1913..Lagoon Motordrome, Ludlow, KY, USA (B-R). 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The Falcons roll of honour included cup and league triumphs in in every decade from the 1940s to 2004. I think at least part of the problem for British Speedway is the complete lack of coordination with other European Leagues. Thanks for the information, MR. This is your first visit to my website today, thank you! ROBIN ADLINGTON (New Zealand) 1974 GEORGE ALLBROOK (England) 1929-1930 BILL ALLEN (England) 1931 I have been watching The Bees, home & away, continuously since 1971. The promotion closed after one season so Pratt moved to the Bradford Dukes as team manager. 4 Ron Mountford - they say that they had to repaint the kick-boards after each meeting where The Man had left tyre marks in his all-action style Coventry Devlins Newsagents Cycle Speedway team have completed the signing of star Polish rider Konrad Pietak ahead of the new 2012 season. But I didnt finish the apprenticeship until I was 22 because when I was 18 I started on the speedway which, in those days, was the second biggest spectator sport in England and they used to allow me time off to race. And the winners were Ole and Charles Ochiltree. The thrill and the noise was intoxicating. ", "Ole was a great speedway rider for our Bees but he also bought the World title to Coventry in 1978 which I had the honour to witness at Wembley (with the twin towers) plus many other honours. BOTTOMS, Alf (England).May 3, 1951Luxembourg (Car Racing - Luxembourg GP), Retired from speedway, former Wembley star Alf died while practicing for the Luxembourg GP). So it would be sad to see another speedway venue disappear. They have a rich history of success with 5 British League titles and 3 Elite League titles not to mention cup wins and other glories. Francesca now lives in Worcestershire and competed for the Eastbourne Seagulls last year, Francesca said she had been prompted to try speedway after her sister recommended it. Can you help police find the people in this gallery of shame? You can only begin to imagine what it was like to ride at speed, in the dark. The home ground is Brandon Stadium in Warwickshire. Monday was the night to see the Falcons fly, as the TV adverts used to say, Tapes up at 7.30. We saw Ole Olsen's van on the way home one night and my dad hammered the car to overtake him and Ole laughed and laughed. The last Brafield speedway track was set inside the tarmac stock car track and was in use in the early 1970's. My favourite rider of all time is Nigel Boocock. Mr Reasons son Robert told CoventryLive of a comical moment in the wake of that famous FA Cup win. It is an excellent example of the speedway motorcycles on which dare devil riders thrilled crowds of spectators in the 1930s. Is climate change killing Australian wine? and spoke to the Coventry Telegraph at the time. Specialties: Speedway Smog is star certified and specializes in making the smog test experience for the customers as speedy and easy as possible. Very family friendly sport Speedway. A Oliver Allen (speedway rider) Hans Andersen (speedway rider) B Henning Bager David Bargh Ben Barker (speedway rider) Ian Barney Steve Bastable Josh Bates (speedway rider) Mick Bell He has won sixteen major trophies as a manager or promoter. Plans to redevelop the stadium and the wider area date back several years. Locations are in the UK unless otherwise stated. [3] After his National Service, he returned to the Rye House training track in 1960 and had his first competitive rides, reaching the final of the Whitsun Trophy. Continuing the football analogy, could the Bees eventually be moving to Northampton too? You pronounced his name Major, by the way, not Maw-gerr as one or two commentators did. Once the clutch was released it was simply a question of who held on to their seething steeds the longest and got around the track first. Ole said if he couldn't ride for Coventry he wouldn't ride anywhere in the UK. B-R : Board Racing (a forerunner of speedway in the US). Coventry-kid John was also a legendary rider with the Coventry Bees speedway team and represented England in the sport. Read about our approach to external linking. "@Coventry_City director 1985-2003 & @CoventryBees legend, nicknamed The Cream Bun Kid.. BUCHTMAN, Ethel (USA)Jul 30, 1913.Lagoon Motordrome, Ludlow, KY, USA (B-R). He sustained three broken bones in his neck and was warned by doctors that if he rode again and broke it he would be paralysed. I don't know if there was speedway on the original surface because that is well before my time. Grace (USA)Jul 6, 1912..Wandamere Motordrome, Slt Lake City, Utah, USA (B-R), A spectator, Cunningham died from injuries sustained in the crash in which Harry DAVIS lost his life (Jul 4), DALLEY, Russell (USA)Sep 8, 1912Vailsburg Motordrome, Newark, NJ, USA (B-R). 12/2/2020. Attempts to revive the club have so far come to nothing. Colin George Pratt (10 October 1938 - 2 October 2021) [1] [2] was a British motorcycle speedway rider and later promoter of the Coventry Bees who compete in the British Elite League . One night in 1975 Olle Nygren was riding in his last year for King's Lynn. We won the FA Youth Cup with the Elliotts name on the shirt in the same year Coventry City won the FA Cup. Born in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, Pratt lived near to Mike Broadbank from whom he bought his first speedway bike at the age of nineteen, and practised at the nearby Rye House track. We are an independent speedway supporters club who, with help from; riders, referees, promoters and the media, raise funds to support the GB Young Lions. These speedway riders are made of tough stuff. He had a hugely successful transport company, his connection as a rider at Coventry speedway then got involved in Coventry City FC where he very much had the role of the caring director from Coventry.. My uncle was a convenor there and pulled a few strings to get me in. Follow BBC West Midlands on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. One of at least seven spectators burned to death after Odin JOHNSON's fatal accident. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Skip Navigation. Riders like Neil Street in the 1950s, triple World Champion Ivan Mauger in the 1970s, and Mark Loram in the 90s thrilled crowds. If you stood at the top of the banking you could look down into the pits where the riders and mechanics tinkered and swore.". Ole Olsen and Coventry Bees : The Glory DaysBy Ian Davey. At its peak, thousands of fans filled the ground to watch the world's top riders race for and against the Coventry Bees before it closed falling into disrepair and becoming the target of acts of vandalism. Its a sad loss but I think myself and many others can look back at the great times we shared with John.. We witnessed Nigel's last ride in Coventry colours before his retirement and emigration to Australia. Further to what MR said yesterday, I drove past the Perry Barr track yesterday evening and there is a huge sign next to the road where they display the date and opponents of the next meeting. the Unlimited Solo title at the Port Pirie circuit in 1961. Speedway riders, history and results . 1 Nigel Boocock - who else but Little Boy Blue - no sponsored vehicle or motor home, just load the bike on the back of a Ford Consul and off to the meeting! Explore! My first memories of the Coventry Bees, was going with my dad during the fifties, with the crawl of traffic through Binley Woods. Dalley was one of six spectators who were killed in the crash that claimed the lives ofriders Eddie HASHA and John ALBRIGHT. But it coincided with a couple of bad injuries as well.. POLUKARD, Mieczyslaw (Bydgoszcz & Poland).October 25, 1985.Bydgoszcz, Poland Long retired from competitive racing, former World Finalist Mieczyslaw was killed in a training accident at his home track. Warwick Greyhound Stadium, said to have been the oldest in the country (and it looked like it was too. Location: Located on the corner of Beach and Whittier you will find this Speedway gas station. Ochiltree had to pay 30,000 pounds to Hull, but this proved to be the shrewdest investment he ever made, and fortunately for us supporters at the time, Ole brought 7 glory years to Coventry Speedway. Tributes have been paid to former Coventry City FC director and speedway rider John Reason, who has died at the age of 90. I have no details of the accident that claimed the lives of spectators William BELL and George GOLDSMITH. WILLIAM, Charles (USA)Sep 8, 1912..Vailsburg Motordrome, Newark, NJ, USA (B-R). 122 of 311 Wed 2nd Jul 2014 9:58pm. In the early 70's Nigel Boocock ("Little Boy Blue") was still Number One rider at Brandon. The site is currently derelict and councillors will consider later a planning application for 124 homes. At the beginning of every meeting Starting Marshalls, officials, St John's Ambulance people, riders, all marched in step out onto the track to military style music, followed by presentations and then "The Flight of the Bumble Bee" by Rimsky-Korsakov. Nigel Boocock - the greatest trier of them all. Moderator, : Joined Jan 2010 Total posts:5315. I used to get my overalls on and muck in.. 3 Tom Farndon - never saw him (obviously!) Find nearby businesses, restaurants and hotels. He said: They were still struggling to pay the players wages back then. Remember my old man taking my brother and I up to Brandon in the 70's. "For a spell in the mid Seventies Mauger rode for the Exeter Falcons at the old County Ground. The County Ground track was unique in that it had a solid sheet metal safety fence, the dynamics of which, combined with the wind, made it unpopular with some riders. How can playing Call of Duty or Battlefield 1942 possibly compare to a night of Speedway. A look around the sparse crowds attending UK speedway meetings will reveal that the average age is relatively high, and new supporters and fans are just not appearing in any sort of numbers. JIRECEK, Frantisek (Czech Republic)..May 26, 1947..Plzen, Czech Republic A mechanic, Frantisek was helping a fallen rider when he was struck and killed.KRASNOV, Mikhail (Balakovo & Russia)..November 1979.Russia Mikhail was not racing at the time of his death, but his terminal illness had forced his retirement several months earlier. Guy Henderson wrote about his memories of the Falcons for DevonLive after Mauger died at the age of 78 in 2018. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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These riders invariably participated in both disciplines, as well as road-racing. There then developed an arm-wrestling match between Ole/Ochiltree and the SCB. I had seen Olle ride for Norwich in the early 60's so that year Olle was already 46 years old. A local equestrian club that holds shows in La Habra Heights, California. DevonLive looks back at the speedway riders and the glory days of the Exeter Falcons. Archie SHELTON was preparing to ride at Rye House when he suffered a brain hemorrhage in the pits. Even getting there was an adventure, with Coventry Transport providing a fleet of buses from Wheatley Street, and charging 1s 4 1/2d RETURN - no half fares - because, I believe, the stadium was outside the city boundary and they couldn't charge to come back, starting outside the city. Sign up for our Exeter newsletter and you'll never miss a big story again. BISHOP, Phil (England)Jul 14, 1970..Lokeren, Belgium (R/A) Although long retired from racing, Phil (nicknamed "The King of Crash") lost his life in the Lokeren tragedy along with several active riders. The Coventry Bees stopped racing at Brandon Stadium, which is currently derelict, in 2016. Mr Reason died on June 7 and his funeral took place at Rainsbrook Crematorium on July 7. Having retired to Majorca Mr Reason and his wife Joan returned to the Midlands in recent years, living next door to their daughter in Dunchurch. I became the youth team director and the club went on to win the FA Youth Cup in 1987 as well as the FA Cup. Up to six riders would power flat out and anti-clockwise around the track, reaching speeds of up to 70 miles an hour on the straight. Explore in 3D: The dazzling crown that makes a king. Mr Reason also revealed the reason behind the title of his book Confessions of the Cream Bun Kid. Ole, the "Great Dane", was a world-class rider who had already won the World Championship twice. Sebastian ROTH was practicing for the Motorcycle Grand Prix of Switzerland, when he pulled his machine to the edge of the track, and died from a heart attack. At his farewell meeting 20,000 fans turned up on a wet night to wish him goodbye, remarkable testimony to his popularity. Brandon Stadium had big crowds and the "Bees" won two championships in 78 and 79, the second being decided by a 42-36 home win for Coventry against Hull in front of a huge crowd. Oakes, Peter (1963) "A Peter Oakes Speedtale on Colin Pratt: Saints Must Regret Their Decision", Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Peterborough Panthers star pays tribute to club promoter Colin Pratt who passed away at the weekend", https://www.worldspeedwayriders.org/rider/40/colin-pratt, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Colin_Pratt&oldid=1062499231, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from October 2021, Articles needing additional references from October 2021, All articles needing additional references, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 28 December 2021, at 21:04. It was a nickname coined when he was once caught eating a cream bun in a cafe by his speedway pals at the height of his success, and one which stuck. john amos power plant jobs, can you reuse apple cider vinegar foot soak, how many times has bert blyleven been married,

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