33/18 News has learned of the sad news of the passing of both Stephen Goodwin and Paul West. Paul Matthews posted the following about Stephen’s passing on Facebook’s “I was (or still am) a Cycle Speedway rider !!!”: “Sad news from Swindon CSC is the passing of Stephen Goodwin following a short illness. I first raced with Stephen at our […]
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The funeral of Chic Mackie, who passed away on Saturday 24th August, will be at 3pm on Thursday 12th September at Hurlet Crematorium, Glasgow Road, East Renfrewshire, G53 7TH. Chic’s daughter Heather says anyone from the world of cycle speedway attending, could wear their team shirt, adding Chick would love that, so that a guard of honour could be created. […]
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33/18 News has learnt the very sad news that Chic Mackie passed away this morning, Saturday 24th August. John Murphy shared this news on Facebook’s “I was (or still am) a Cycle Speedway order !!!!” earlier today: “Hi Folks, Some Very Sad News To Tell You That My Wee Pal From Glasgow Charles “Chic” Mackie Passed Away This Morning. Will […]
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ICSF General Secretary Mike Hack has been in touch with the following sad news (in English and in Polish): “We are saddened to learn of the passing of Krzysztof Niedzielski, at the age of 69. Krzysztof was the Polish Cycle Speedway Federation President, from 2015 to 2018. Our condolences go to his family, friends, members of the Torun club and […]
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33/18 News has learnt the sad news that former Edinburgh Falcons rider Lee Lawrence has died. Amongst his career highlights were being part of the Edinburgh team that won the British Over 40’s Club Championship in 2007 and on an Individual front he was crowned British Over 50’s Champion in 2015. Condolences go out to Lee’s friends and family, especially […]
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33/18 News has learnt that Rob Hurley, former president of the Salisbury club in Australia, passed away from Motor Neurone Disease on Thursday 21st March at the age of 69 As well as being the president of the Salisbury club Rob was also announcer at Salisbury for many years with his wife Glynis (who was canteen manager for 3 years) […]
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33/18 News has learnt of the passing of George Commins. George’s son Mark posted the following on the Exeter Aces Facebook page: “Just passing on the really sad news that my dad George Commins (he was Mr Exeter Aces in the 80s through to 2010, where he filled all the roles including referee and manager and was directly involved in […]
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33/18 News has learnt that Gordon Moorcroft, Team Manager of the Tameside Junior team in the mid 1990’s, passed away on Wednesday 18th October. Gordon’s son Chris posted the following on Facebook’s “I was (or still am) a Cycle Speedway rider!!!”: “I am sorry to say my dad Gordon Moorcroft passed away last Wednesday 18th October 2023. “He was Team […]
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Former Newport and Cardiff rider Bill Reynolds passed away on Sunday morning (27th August) aged 72. Bill was a huge figure at both welsh clubs over many decades, started racing for Cardiff and Newport in the early 70s, he was instrumental in the futures of many Welsh riders throughout the 70s and 80s, a former Newport chairman, treasurer and founder […]
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33/18 News has learnt of the sad news of the deaths of Roger Kirk, Dave Massey and Dave Fleming Roger passed away on Thursday 6th July. He was a former Tolworth rider who was among the riders in the inaugural British Over 40’s Individual Championship at Eaton Park, Norwich in 1987. His funeral will take place on Tuesday 1st August […]
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33/18 News has learnt the sad news that Billy Bales died on Monday 19th June at the age of 94. Billy rode for Hellesdon Harriers in the early days ofCycle Speedway and went on to have a successful career as a Speedway rider reaching the 1955 World Individual Final where among his opponents were 2 other former Cycle Speedway riders,, […]
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East Newport have announced that one of their star riders, Dan Wright, has tragically passed away last night. In a statement they have said: “It is with deep regret that we announce the devastating news that Dan Wright, one of the best riders to come out of East Newport Cycle Speedway has passed away in the early hours of Monday […]
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Words from Mel Perkins MBE HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES have been in existence since 1966 but the sport in the village goes back much longer. The infamous Hethersett Hornets ruled the cinder and dirt tracks of the 1940s and early 1950s, so much so that folklore has it that they were forced to pack up because no-one could […]
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Bob Prince has been in touch with the details of Eric Hunt’s funeral and this will take place at Powke Lane Crematorium , Rowley Regis, West Midlands, B65 0AD. 21 February 1.30 pm. Please arrive early to avoid nearby road works. Refreshments to follow at Ma Pardoes (the White Swan) Halesowen Road, Netherton, DY3 9PY. Family Flowers only please Donations […]
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33/18 News has learnt the sad news that Eric Hunt passed away yesterday, Sunday 29th January. Bob Prince posted the following on Facebook’s “I was (or still am) a Cycle Speedway rider” “It is with great sadness to announce the death of Eric Hunt earlier today. Eric and my sister Hazel were sponsors of Kingstanding Monarchs (Birmingham) in the early […]
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33/18 News has just learnt the sad news that Steve Casey, who was runner-up in the 1971 British Junior Individual final, has died after a long battle with cancer. Riding in the colours of Gorton, Steve rode in the 1970 and 1971 finals. Steve was also a massive Belle Vue Aces speedway fan and had been on the club’s promotional/presentation […]
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33/18 News has just heard the sad news that former Trimley rider Danny Wood passed away on Friday from a heart attack whist at work at Felixstowe Dock. Danny also rode for Ipswich and District and for a while Great Blakenham . Danny 48. leaves a wife and two young children. Everyone in Cycle Speedway, as well as everyone at […]
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33/18 News has learnt that Roger Beaman and Shawn Hall have both passed away. Below is a post from Bob Prince on Roger’s passing (post taken from Facebook’s “I was (or still am) a Cycle Speedway rider”) “So sad to hear of the passing of Roger Beaman. Roger was a stalwart member of Sandwell cycle speedway club. He also served […]
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