Between 1973 and 1984 I lived in Coventry, not far from Brandon stadium, the home of Coventry "Bees". John, a farmer, was known for his fence-scraping and swashbuckling style. You need to be signed in to respond to this topic. 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. COVENTRY A TO Z A TO Z OF BEES RIDERS 1929-2016 KEY RIDER'S NAME (Country of birth) Years rode for Bees Some early records are unclear, so some career records for riders who rode in the 1920s and 1930s are incomplete. Moderator, : Joined Apr 2010 Total posts:4157. This is all super-sad news. I first went to Coventry Speedway in 1977. Mr Elliott said he was most closely involved with Mr Reason in helping the youth team and academy. 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. At his farewell meeting 20,000 fans turned up on a wet night to wish him goodbye, remarkable testimony to his popularity. The Falcons roll of honour included cup and league triumphs in in every decade from the 1940s to 2004. We chatted about this incident after the race with another spectator who said" Ah well that's Olle Nygren for you, he would chop up his own grandmother if necessary!" 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. 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). Speedway started in Coventry in 1947 when founding Bees boss Charlie Ochiltree put an advert in the paper inviting people to have a go for 7s 6d. Coventry Bees are a motorcycle speedway team that was formed in 1928. He went to Stoke School in Briton Road, which is no longer there, and progressed to John Gulson School, which became Caludon Castle School. In 1983, he spent a season as team manager at King's Lynn Stars before becoming promoter at Cradley Heath in 1984. One night in 1975 Olle Nygren was riding in his last year for King's Lynn. My favourite rider of all time is Nigel Boocock. From the left, Richard Wolff, (Y), Kevin Doolan (Exeter guest rider) (B) and Andrew Appleton (G) My wife was then a medical social worker at Coventry hospital so she got to see the downside of Speedway when riders came in to be treated for their injuries. Jim Lightfoot lived in Binley Woods. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The original stock car track was shale and then concrete before getting a tarmac surface some time in the 1960's. It is my go to gas station, and usually has cheap gas (other than Sams, Costco, and Arco). Also the first German rider (I believe) at Coventry, Fritz Dirtl, a leg trailer, throttle wide open, bouncing off the fence!!!! If both Coventry and Birmingham lose their speedway teams then the nearest alternative tracks are Leicester and Wolverhampton. Ole said if he couldn't ride for Coventry he wouldn't ride anywhere in the UK. What this means is that the very best riders are stealing the places of other, lesser riders, and this cascades right down the system. Mr Reason died on June 7 and his funeral took place at Rainsbrook Crematorium on July 7. Mr Reason was synonymous with the city of Coventry on many levels.. I rode for England a few times and raced all over the place, Ireland and France, and was asked to go on many major tours like Australia, South Africa and South America but I thought it was more important to have a job and stick with my apprenticeship.. You need to be signed in to respond to this topic. Very family friendly sport Speedway. Like Ochiltree he has since shown he has organizational ability, setting up a Speedway Centre, and helping to produce subsequent Danish World Champions like Hans Neilsen. Coventry. Arthur Forrest - The most immaculately turned out rider I ever saw (and good with it!). 3 Tom Farndon - never saw him (obviously!) At full speed, the monstrous bikes would roar past an arms length away, flat out as they curved into the first corner. [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. On board the worlds last surviving turntable ferry. This article was first published on 5th January 2020, "Re your article on Olsen and his less able team mates, you haven't got a clue what it takes to team ride. Teams such as Manchester's Belle Vue could attract crowds of 25,000 and in 1976 the Falcons were one of 37 teams in two leagues. But it still has die hard fans who continue to offer support. 6 Les Owen - the late great Muscles, Coventry kid so seriously injured in 1973 in a track-crash from which he never fully recovered, tragically killed on the railway at Canley crossing - RIP Les Read about our approach to external linking. Alan. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. However, speedway rider Francesca Wright said losing the stadium would be "incredibly sad". Not the best team of all-time, but one to pay money to watch every week A total of around 30 caravans have pitched up at the former home of the Coventry Bees, Tributes paid to 'wonderful' former Coventry GP and Brandon Stadium doctor, The funeral of Dr Peter Kenyon will be held this week, Coventry beekeeper starts new group to educate on the importance of bees, A beekeeper from Coventry, has started to a new group called Bee Friendly to make more access to areas in Coventry where bees can be supported, Coventry Stadium would reopen as motorsport venue under new proposal, Racing at the stadium ended in 2016 when it was purchased by Brandon Estates, Coventry Bees' former home Brandon Stadium saved from becoming housing, A motion to refuse the application was carried unanimously at the meeting of Rugby Borough Council, Coventry Stadium's owners face new court date over alleged security failings, New trial dates come days after the site was the target of yet another alleged arson attack, Campaigners' bid to bring speedway back to Coventry Stadium moves step closer, Save Coventry Speedway and Stox has submitted a masterplan that would return motorsports to the venue, Coventry Bees long-awaited return to the speedway track cancelled, Bees legend Chris Harris was set to return to lead the club in the special challenge match, Coventry Bees speedway team to race for one night only, Bees legend Chris Harris will be back to lead the club in the special challenge match, Coventry Stadium owners issue statement on latest fire at site and redevelopment plans, Brandon Estates Ltd has discussed its maintenance of and designs for the site in Brandon, Crews responded to a fire at the former home of Coventry Bees speedway team, Engines roar no more - the current state of Coventry Stadium, Coventry, or Brandon Stadium, has lain silent and deteriorating for almost 5 years now, Brandon Stadium trial which was set to start this week adjourned, The trial had been due to start on Monday October 11 and was expected to last four days, Brandon Stadium owners submit updated plans for former speedway arena, They say speedway returning is "not a viable use" of the site, Campaign group signals bid to bring speedway back to Brandon Stadium despite plans for new homes on site, Details of the Save Coventry Speedway & Stox Campaign Group masterplan have been included in a newsletter, The trial will start at Birmingham Magistrates' Court, Brandon Stadium trial takes a step closer, Brandon Estates Ltd is accused of failing to keep intruders out of the former arena, once home to the Coventry Bees, Brandon Stadium safety fears as youths spotted on grandstand roof, The stadium was formerly the home of the Coventry Bees speedway team, Scott Nicholls, the Bees treble-winning captain of 2007, will be back in the teams colours, Dramatic drone footage shows sorry state of Brandon Stadium, The former home of the Coventry Bees closed in 2016 following a long-running dispute, Brandon Stadium campaigners tell of 'frustrating waiting game', They are fighting plans to build houses on the site, Campaigners confident development of Brandon Stadium could be thrown out, They are optimistic after the Rugby Local Plan was adopted by the council, Rugby Local Plan boost for Brandon Stadium campaigners, The plan has been given the green light by a government planning inspector, Coventry Bees facing another year without competitive racing, The Bees have not been included in the list of teams competing in the 2019 National League. He said: I was tickled pink when I was asked to be deputy chairman because it was the height of my association with the club.. This is your first visit to my website today, thank you! "Class A racing" is sometimes listed as an unofficial (pre-1930) US National Speedway Championship. These speedway riders are made of tough stuff. Years of Operation 1929-1933 1948-2016 Nicknames Bees Tracks Brandon Stadium Track Record Chris Harris, 57.60 (22.05.2009) My aunt was the nurse and receptionist for the track doctor (Dr Peter Kenyon Snr) whose practice was in Chace Avenue and we were given complimentary stand tickets, thus starting the addiction which has never gone away. Location: Located on the corner of Beach and Whittier you will find this Speedway gas station. 2 Col Cottrell - smooth operator who for a short time was quite unbeatable around Brandon and was part of a wonderful opening pair with The Beau - sadly died aged 40 in 1982 From 1947 to 2005 there was a place in Exeter where you could watch the Falcons fly. I worked there as a track raker for ten shillings a night about 1952 but I'm afraid the only names I can recall are Bob Fletcher (captain) and Pete Reason, but the smell of methanol and "Castrol R" will linger forever. These were the days of black cinders. Went up a couple of times in the mid to late 1980's but not been up since. It has been said that in those heady days speedway was a shared experience of the working man, the epitome of blue-collar British sport. He has served several terms on the British Speedway Promoters' Association management committee. I went to see banger racing there in the early 70's and it was tarmac that long ago! Per-Ole Soderman - our biggest loss, who should have done far more.
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