I think if you look at the facts you can't deny that Hans' record at both domestic and the World stage was superior. Even Erik has been quoted as saying that Hans was the better rider and John Berry makes some interesting observations when comparing the record of both. It's difficult, if not impossible, to compare riders from different eras but the best rider ever, and I think that most reasonable people would agree, was the great Ivan Mauger whose record was superior to none!
Sorry have to disagree. If you study the race (I was there) the Americans were riding a perfect line only for then to drop down on the line allowing Erik to ride the dirt! Even Sam Ermolenko commented on the race in his book! As for Erik being the best rider ever? Have to disagree. Compared to Hans Nielsen there is no comparison. Statistics prove otherwise (both at domestic & World level) and Han's team riding skills were second to none.
I grew up watching this guy at Dudley wood, used to speak to us in the pits. Even promised he'd beat Nielsen in heat 1 v Oxford 1 night so my mum would buy his jacket he had out. Awesome rider and cruelly injured far too early, dunno what that comments about saying best bike, the guy was class, 88 run off beat Nielsen by 25 machine lengths, always the man for the big occasion
Not sure about it being the greatest speedway race ever (although it has to be up there considering the pressure he must have been under) but I have to agree about Erik being the greatest rider ever :D
Unbelievable ride by Gunder the wonder, i remember screaming for Shooey to go out wide, but Erik just blasted them!!!Shawn Moran is probably the best rider never to win a world final, along with King Kenny and mighty Mort!!Great vid though, brings back some memories!!!
thank you i totally forgot about siggy at the coliseum. all the attention that knight was on carter and penhall it was a great night love the longer tracks
I think if you look at the facts you can't deny that Hans' record at both domestic and the World stage was superior. Even Erik has been quoted as saying that Hans was the better rider and John Berry makes some interesting observations when comparing the record of both. It's difficult, if not impossible, to compare riders from different eras but the best rider ever, and I think that most reasonable people would agree, was the great Ivan Mauger whose record was superior to none!
stevepaul1960 1 month ago
Sorry have to disagree. If you study the race (I was there) the Americans were riding a perfect line only for then to drop down on the line allowing Erik to ride the dirt! Even Sam Ermolenko commented on the race in his book! As for Erik being the best rider ever? Have to disagree. Compared to Hans Nielsen there is no comparison. Statistics prove otherwise (both at domestic & World level) and Han's team riding skills were second to none.
stevepaul1960 1 month ago
@stevepaul1960 no way hans nielsen was good but never in eriks league,erik was THE best rider in the world fact
ForeverALBION 1 month ago
I grew up watching this guy at Dudley wood, used to speak to us in the pits. Even promised he'd beat Nielsen in heat 1 v Oxford 1 night so my mum would buy his jacket he had out. Awesome rider and cruelly injured far too early, dunno what that comments about saying best bike, the guy was class, 88 run off beat Nielsen by 25 machine lengths, always the man for the big occasion
Mickrinho 1 year ago
best rider? no best bike...
stocar1980 1 year ago
one word and one word only LEGEND.
one of the nicest guys ever
absolute hero
jellyadult 2 years ago
Erik Gundersen was the greatest!!!!!!!!
polskirybak 2 years ago
greatest speedway race ever by the greatest speedway rider ever
long live wunder gunder
brock2831 3 years ago 2
Not sure about it being the greatest speedway race ever (although it has to be up there considering the pressure he must have been under) but I have to agree about Erik being the greatest rider ever :D
newDzerzhinsky 3 years ago
Unbelievable ride by Gunder the wonder, i remember screaming for Shooey to go out wide, but Erik just blasted them!!!Shawn Moran is probably the best rider never to win a world final, along with King Kenny and mighty Mort!!Great vid though, brings back some memories!!!
odsall 3 years ago
Danmark is The Greatest Speedway nation in the wold ever!!
Hans Nielsen and Erik Gundersen is the 2 best ever!!
krogshede 4 years ago
the moran brothers are the best not to win the world title
iluvdeflep 4 years ago 4
i totally agree loved to watch them race saw kelly get 3rd place in the world finals at the la coliseum
utahstgeorge 3 years ago
i agree kelly was great but he finished 4th at the coliseum dennis sigalos finished 3rd
robbos5 3 years ago
thank you i totally forgot about siggy at the coliseum. all the attention that knight was on carter and penhall it was a great night love the longer tracks
utahstgeorge 3 years ago
"champs are champs, friends are friends! Kelly and were always happy winning or not, we loved the race. Thank you to all the loyal fans of Speedway"
a direct quote from Shawn Moran on behalf of himself and his late beloved brother.
iconscott08 1 year ago
the best there was and the best ever
OMMER EM CRADLEY
iluvdeflep 4 years ago
this is why i go to speedway, the best racer ive ever seen in the flesh, wish he'd rode for Coventry
Speedybees 4 years ago 2
What a ride, makes the hairs on your neck stand up!
Phippsycane 5 years ago
Wooooooohooooooooooo what a ride :)
dartman26 5 years ago