I first started going to watch speedway at the age of 4 years old. every friday night at the stadium in Southampton. I still mourn the loss of speedway here even now. yes your right, the smell of castrol R.
Fantastic! My dad raced in New Zealand but followed all International Speedway and when any of the "stars" were in New Zealand they often stayed with us. I'm in the process of putting my dad's old video online, but I have nothing of the quality of yours (mine is standard 8mm converted now to avi) ... it's fantastic to see the old footage.
The good old days. My first world final was 1954! I don't think I missed one until about 1968. The atmosphere at Wembley was always great and the fans so friendly. The only reason the police were there was to control the traffic.
@jibbingking7 Briggo is currently in the UK raising money for racers with serious spinal injuries. Your dad put quite a few speedway boys "back together" again. You must be very proud of him.
I first started going to watch speedway at the age of 4 years old. every friday night at the stadium in Southampton. I still mourn the loss of speedway here even now. yes your right, the smell of castrol R.
mumandauntyglad 5 months ago
My dad was at this and would love to buy the full video if anyone knows if any is available, or '57' '58 or '59!!
lunapics1 1 year ago
BELLISSIMO !!!
TheRoss72 1 year ago
S U P E R ! ! !
nifur1 1 year ago
Briggo`s night. A four times World Speedway Champion. One of the greats.
TheWhitehall 2 years ago
Love the black & white footage...
I remember Briggs and Mauger
mswyst 3 years ago
Does anyone know if there is an old movie of the Dutch speedracer Henk Verhoef in the years 1950's?
This is an excellent video.
Sunnieflower 4 years ago
Fantastic! My dad raced in New Zealand but followed all International Speedway and when any of the "stars" were in New Zealand they often stayed with us. I'm in the process of putting my dad's old video online, but I have nothing of the quality of yours (mine is standard 8mm converted now to avi) ... it's fantastic to see the old footage.
donnasr 4 years ago
The good old days. My first world final was 1954! I don't think I missed one until about 1968. The atmosphere at Wembley was always great and the fans so friendly. The only reason the police were there was to control the traffic.
IanScott750 4 years ago
Great video... The only thing missing here is the smell of Castrol 'R' and methanol. Mmmmmm!
xlaptopx 4 years ago
I remember Briggs and Olle Nygren and many others racing in South Africa those years. Nice vid tnks.
dodge2345 4 years ago
wow what a great vintage video!!
thegreyman 4 years ago
I remember your father. The good doctor was a great servant to speedway.
matelot95 5 years ago
Peter Craven was really the KING of the BALANCE - the best English speedway rider ever!
Moxikonik 5 years ago
I'll second that, it was a privilege to watch him... and a talent cut so short
whozat 4 years ago
I met Barry last week in Scotland, he is without doubt the main man of speedway and a great friend of my late father. Fantastic footage.
Mike Biagi
jibbingking7 5 years ago
@jibbingking7 Briggo is currently in the UK raising money for racers with serious spinal injuries. Your dad put quite a few speedway boys "back together" again. You must be very proud of him.
TheWhitehall 1 year ago