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BACK TRACK ISSUE No.54
PETER COLLINS INTERVIEW (part two)
In the second part of our compelling interview with Peter Collins, the former World Champion tells Richard Bott what has gone wrong with British speedway and explains why the planned new Belle Vue is so vital for the future good of the sport.
BRITISH FINALS OF THE 80s
After looking back at British Finals of the 70s in our last issue, here Rob Peasley turns his attention to the 80s and a decade of shocks, heated rows and a new Sunday best.
BOB VALENTINE INTERVIEW
From unknown rookie to Workington No.1 in his first British season, Bob Valentine moved quickly up the Sheffield scorecharts, too, and was Tigers’ top man for two seasons before briefer spells with Coventry, Birmingham and Coventry. Dave Talbot visited Bob at his home near Sydney to chew the fat.
OXFORD MEMORABLE MOMENTS
Oxford Stadium closed for what seems certain to be the final time on December 29, 2012, with houses expected to be built on land where the Cheetahs once reigned supreme. We look back at 50 key moments in the track’s history.
SIMMO’S COLUMN
Our top columnist takes a critical look at the modern day Poole superstars, expresses his concerns about the new Sittingbourne venture and offers best wishes to Bob Dugard following his major heart surgery. And in Fads & Fashions, this time Malcolm examines speedway frames.
BEST OF BERRY
In an extract from Confessions of a Speedway Promoter, John Berry reveals his respect for Ole Olsen and some early run-ins with the Danish master.
BOLESLAW PROCH REMEMBERED
Following the recent death of the former Reading and Leicester rider, Roman Chyla pays tribute to one of the most popular Poles to compete in the British League during the mid-70s.
TIGERS MOVE AGAIN
When Glasgow moved their Blantyre base from the greyhound stadium across the lane to Craighead Park in 1982, it was the shortest move in speedway history. Doug Nicolson recalls the years at Blantyre Celtic’s ground and beyond.
Plus . . . Q&As with former American international Robert Pfetzing, Halifax youngster Ian Westwell and Shawn Venables, the former Hackney, Belle Vue, Sheffield and Middlesbrough trier who reveals how he was badly beaten up and left for dead.
PETER COLLINS INTERVIEW (part two)
In the second part of our compelling interview with Peter Collins, the former World Champion tells Richard Bott what has gone wrong with British speedway and explains why the planned new Belle Vue is so vital for the future good of the sport.
BRITISH FINALS OF THE 80s
After looking back at British Finals of the 70s in our last issue, here Rob Peasley turns his attention to the 80s and a decade of shocks, heated rows and a new Sunday best.
BOB VALENTINE INTERVIEW
From unknown rookie to Workington No.1 in his first British season, Bob Valentine moved quickly up the Sheffield scorecharts, too, and was Tigers’ top man for two seasons before briefer spells with Coventry, Birmingham and Coventry. Dave Talbot visited Bob at his home near Sydney to chew the fat.
OXFORD MEMORABLE MOMENTS
Oxford Stadium closed for what seems certain to be the final time on December 29, 2012, with houses expected to be built on land where the Cheetahs once reigned supreme. We look back at 50 key moments in the track’s history.
SIMMO’S COLUMN
Our top columnist takes a critical look at the modern day Poole superstars, expresses his concerns about the new Sittingbourne venture and offers best wishes to Bob Dugard following his major heart surgery. And in Fads & Fashions, this time Malcolm examines speedway frames.
BEST OF BERRY
In an extract from Confessions of a Speedway Promoter, John Berry reveals his respect for Ole Olsen and some early run-ins with the Danish master.
BOLESLAW PROCH REMEMBERED
Following the recent death of the former Reading and Leicester rider, Roman Chyla pays tribute to one of the most popular Poles to compete in the British League during the mid-70s.
TIGERS MOVE AGAIN
When Glasgow moved their Blantyre base from the greyhound stadium across the lane to Craighead Park in 1982, it was the shortest move in speedway history. Doug Nicolson recalls the years at Blantyre Celtic’s ground and beyond.
Plus . . . Q&As with former American international Robert Pfetzing, Halifax youngster Ian Westwell and Shawn Venables, the former Hackney, Belle Vue, Sheffield and Middlesbrough trier who reveals how he was badly beaten up and left for dead.