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More Odsal Speedway MemoriesRay Allen Monday, June 04, 2001 19:16 GMT
Photo: Its 1971 "They're Off! in the first race at Odsal. Northern v Workington Comets in the Yorkshire Cumberland Challenge Trophy-1st Leg. From the left Chris Blythe (WOR),Sid Sheldrick (BFD)-note the White boots,full faced "Space Helmet" and Red/White Leathers-a real revolution back then!,Malcom MacKay-top line Div ll Aussie destained for the Dukes at Halifax and debutant Dave Baugh-signed to fill the gap left by Gary Peterson.
Bradford led the meeting 34-26 as the rain washed out proceedings both Sheldrick & Baugh led the scorecard with 8 apiece. Northern took the second leg at Derwent Park 44-34 to win the Trophy on a 78-60 Aggregate. Wow the nostalgia !
And TIBS has more Bradford Speedway memories. Ray Allen Reports on his Nelson Pilgrimage and theres a challenge for all true Odsal buffs !
Log on to intheteam.com/tibspeedway
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