The Hull club have just heard of the sad passing of Derek Hilton on August 30th. Derek originally raced in the Derby area and was central in the re-emergence of cycle speedway in Hull in 1971. A meeting was held in the Hull Boulevard speedway car park from which the Humberside League was formed and thrived in the 1970’s. Derek […]
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Graham Sutton has been in touch to say that there will be a webcast for Rod Witham’s funeral on Wednesday August 5th. Details are below: Website: https://www.obitus.com/ Username: Rore8829Password: 155111 The funeral itself will be a private service at St Faiths Crematorium at 11.45 with the webcast available approximately 5 minutes beforehand. Family Flowers only, but if anyone would like […]
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Les Gustafson has sent in this tribute to Rod Witham, who passed away 2 weeks ago Of his many achievements for the sport, the publication of ’50 Years of CS’ has to be ranked as one of the best. As Mel Perkins mentioned, it is out of print – but some years ago the Veteran CS Riders Association made a […]
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33/18 News has received the sad news that Gerald Sedgeley, Birmingham Lions stalwart of the 1950’s, died last weekend. Gerald was the last survivor of the great Birmingham Lions team of the 1950’s and was Birmingham Senior Champion in 1959 Condolences go out to his friends and family from everyone in Cycle Speedway as well as all at 33/18 News
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More tributes are coming in for former Cycle Speedway Commission Chair Rod Witham, who died last week ” Very sad to hear of the death of Rod Witham. Rod was a very hard working person in Cycle Speedway both on the organisation front and of course the portrayal of the sport via the Spokesman Magazine be it the printed copy […]
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Mel Perkins has sent in this tribute to his old school friend Rod Witham, who died last week: “It was with great shock and deep sadness that I heard of the death of Rod. Without doubt cycle-speedway would look much different know if it was not for the enterprise of a man who took the sport to a new level […]
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Following the sad news of the death of Mick Harley on 4th May, 33/18 News has learned that Brian Herd, father of 1993 World Champion Tony Herd, has passed away following a battle with cancer. Here is how the Salisbury club reported the news on their Facebook page: It is with heavy hearts that a long term Salisbury member has […]
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33/18 News has learnt of the sad news of the passing of Gordon Day on Thursday May 14th following a short non-coronavirus related illness. He had several medical issues but despite the best efforts of his doctors at Poole Hospital he did not respond to treatment.Gordon had a long association with cycle speedway in the Poole & Bournemouth area and […]
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On 4 May 2020, Findon Skid Kids founder, Mick Harley, passed away peacefully in his sleep, aged 77, following a 2 year battle with cancer. Although everyone was aware of Mick’s battle, it still came as a shock to learn the sad news on Monday morning. A world without Mick Harley just seemed an impossibility, such was his stature and […]
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33/18 News has received some sad news as Simon Baltkauls has died. Simon was heavily involved with the Stoke club over the years including recent efforts to revive the club which were unsuccessful Condolences to all Simon’s family & friends Funeral details will be published on this site as soon as they are available
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The funeral of former Cheam Cherokees, Raynes Park Tigers and Tolworth Tudors rider Len Kitching, who passed away on Friday 21st February, will take place on Thursday 19th March at 14.00 at North East Surrey Crematorium in Lower Morden Lane , Morden, SM4 4NU Donations, if desired, to the St Raphael’s Hospice
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33/18 News has learned of the sad news that former Cheam Cherokees, Raynes Park Tigers and Tolworth Tudors rider Len Kitching, who rode in the first 2 British Veterans Individual Championship Finals in 1987 & 1988, died on Friday 21st February. Chris Rosam has sent in this tribute to Len: “He was a dedicated club man, the type that all […]
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33/18 News was saddened to learn of the passing of former Chiswick Comets rider Ron Byford who died after a long battle with Myelofibrosis on Friday February 7th, 10 days before his 85th birthday. Not only did he ride for Chiswick but he was also associated with the Swindon club, an association that ran from when he relocated to Swindon […]
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The funeral of Northumbria Vikings rider Paul Thompson, who passed away on Friday 10th January, will take place on Wednesday 29 January 2020 at 2.45 at Newcastle Crematorium, West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne No flowers please.
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It is with great regret that Northumbria Cycle Speedway Club announces the death of one of its most popular riders, Paul Thompson. Paul lost his fight with cancer on 10 January 2020 at the age of just 48. He was a late starter, riding with his son Dan from 2015. While never a star, he was what all teams need, […]
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The funeral of former World No.3 Pete Blackwell, who passed away recently, will take place on Tuesday 12th of November at 11am at St Peter and the English Martyrs Church, Temple Street, Lower Gornall DY3 2PE followed by the cremation at Gornall Crematorium at 12.30. Family and friends will then gather at the Forge public house to celebrate the life […]
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Following on from the passing of former World No.3 Pete Blackwell 33/18 News has just learnt that former Birmingham Lions rider Ray Goode died on Monday 28th October. Ray was in 1948, the first captain of the club which in more recent times became Sandwell, and was the only son of the founder of the club Mr F.L. Goode. He […]
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The Wednesfield Club are sad to announce the death of former Birmingham and Wednesfield rider Pete Blackwell, affectionately known as Inky. Pete finished 3rd in the 1958 World Final at Hilversum in Holland Funeral details will be announced as soon as they are available Condolences to Pete’s friends and family from 33/18 News & everyone in cycle speedway
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