My late Mum and Dad sat roundabout where that was filmed
@OldBreckonian9 күн бұрын
Now that was Stock Car Racing and it was as good as I remember it.
@superbrit384510 күн бұрын
Fastest shake track in the UK at the time, always fantastic racing
@adrian-vm7yb3 ай бұрын
4 tracks up there all gone now
@adrian-vm7yb3 ай бұрын
there is know more tracks manchester now such a shame
@peterandben14 ай бұрын
i was there at hednesford kind regards from Thailand
@Wafty2Crank6 ай бұрын
Haven't seen this race before, despite being a regular at Odsal around that time. Had no idea how Len just obliterated a high-class field. What a drive! Interesting to see just how quick they were around there even on road tyres and in the days when a 454 was state-of-the-art power, Brian Powles in particular stands out. Perhaps not the most entertaining WF of all time but has made me realise that even all those years ago, F1s were still absolutely rapid, it's easy to think they must be miles quicker today but looking at that, I'm not too sure...thanks for the video.
@philipdowns67237 ай бұрын
Brilliant stuff from 2 great drivers on one of the trickiest and fabulous tracks.
@Tejvir77 ай бұрын
👍
@andrewtownend4511 Жыл бұрын
Stu Smith's first Final win Sat 13th July 1968 Long Eaton.Last Final win Sat 14th November 1987 Belle Vue.Thats 500 Final wins in 20 years an average of 25 Final wins per year! 500 Final wins out of 1388 meetings or 36% win ratio!.
@andrewtownend4511 Жыл бұрын
Think this race is Heat 1 Sun 10th November 1985.
@andrewtownend4511 Жыл бұрын
John Lungs got a flat...allways love the commentary.It's great he did all these videos.Real stock car history. Many thanks.
@derekfarnworth1855 Жыл бұрын
God brings back very fond memories loved stock car racing.Stu Smith 391(1) forever ❤
@janetkulbat5692 Жыл бұрын
I believe I was at that meeting. Happy memories.
@superbrit3845 Жыл бұрын
Great footage, they look so slow in comparison to F1's of today don't they?
@freyafamily4850 Жыл бұрын
Aycliffe ?
@keithireland6627 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant memories thankyou.
@Si-65 Жыл бұрын
Excellent driving
@andrewtownend45112 жыл бұрын
Love the way he says John Lung
@andrewtownend45112 жыл бұрын
Think Brian Powles used to supply and tune Stu Smith and other drivers engines.
@malc.s.53732 жыл бұрын
I so miss the good old days, especially Bradford on Friday nights... Rip stu.
@andrewtownend45112 жыл бұрын
Was Dave Mellor disqualified in this race? Results shows he DNF.
@JohnDoe__4042 жыл бұрын
I think he was black flagged, due to the fire underneathhis car. He was in the consolation semi of that year but finished 3rd. First two going through.
@dazchambers24622 жыл бұрын
Nobody faster around bellvue
@kevinroome82862 жыл бұрын
Nice one Frankie 👍😁
@kevinroome82862 жыл бұрын
All started for me around 1969/1970. 212 Smiler😁 Wainman, has always been part of my life, And the other part of the Wainman family are still part of my F1 BRISCA Stock car LIFE. And may it continue 👍😉🤞🙏🏆
@stugill45132 жыл бұрын
got the full video of this meeting along with all the other semis and finals but id 4got what good race it was
@davidbalmer7122 жыл бұрын
Got payback in gn
@superbrit38452 жыл бұрын
Any idea to what speeds they were hitting on the straights? Must have been 100mph+
@robw7676 Жыл бұрын
Having been to the last long track WF, I would have guessed at the slowest point of the corner, speed was maybe 50mph and the fastest straight speed at about 120mph. I just paused the video a couple of times and got a clean lap for Lundy of about 25 secs, which is a 72 mph average if it is a half mile lap, which I think it was... so I think those speeds are about right. Somebody who raced there in a quick car towards the end of the long track era like John, Falding, Junior Wainman etc... could probably give a more accurate number based on revs and gearing - they must have had all that well dialed in to win there.
@superbrit3845 Жыл бұрын
@@robw7676 Thanks for responding with the information, much appreciated 👍👍👍
@thatfocusguy2 жыл бұрын
Smiler - unless Stuart Smith was in front of him! Great compilation
@courtneyforster31133 жыл бұрын
R.I.P grandad least your memories will be still here😭xx
@dawnforster20213 жыл бұрын
My dad is 414 terry forster x he has just died last week 😭😭
@robgunnAK473 жыл бұрын
I was at that meeting and saw Len Wolfenden crowned world champion. Stuart Smiths race was over very early as he was pushed up onto the railway sleepers by i think Bobby Burns. The final he won to which this video relates was fantastic Brian Powles pushed him all the way but Mr Smith was not to be denied.
@philipdowns67233 жыл бұрын
The racing was I think better with the old wire fence.
@petersmith39843 жыл бұрын
If that had happened nowadays the reds would be out as soon as Phil Haig went through the fence.
@steveholdcroft25773 жыл бұрын
Most BORING commentary I've EVER heard !
@JohnDoe__4042 жыл бұрын
It's fan footage pal. Cut the guy some slack
@garethbramley13 жыл бұрын
In the days when ITV televised decent and obscure sports. No mention of which track this was but I could just make out one of the trackside hoardings - Northampton Stadium. Have you any footage from Long Eaton?
@JohnDoe__404 Жыл бұрын
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@andrewtownend45113 жыл бұрын
Mr Beef
@andrewtownend45113 жыл бұрын
Big Dave Mellor 304 a rare visitor to Aycliffe.
@chrishankin54973 жыл бұрын
They didn't call him the Maestro for nowt. Brilliant Super Stu.
@mark4lev3 жыл бұрын
Who’s that in elwells old car
@fingersTitan3 жыл бұрын
I think I was at this and still have the program... I would of been up in the top part, directly right of the camera man. A superb track.
@kevinroome57163 жыл бұрын
212 Frankie smiley wainman, my favourite stock car driver of all time, his family are great as well 🙆👍❤️ps stay safe 😷😁 good luck in 2021.
@andrewtownend45113 жыл бұрын
85 as a blue top and look at that spoiler on 55's car.
@fraserwatt24213 жыл бұрын
That's me Grandad (Brent Savage)!!!
@andrewtownend45113 жыл бұрын
My two favourite drivers Super Stu 391 and big Dave Mellor 304....
@andrewtownend45113 жыл бұрын
Any idea what year this is guessing 86/87?
@leewright4153 жыл бұрын
Yeah your right, around 87 ish. I was there as a very small boy. I remember my dad telling that FWJ was racing and it was FW's son. I would have only been 7 or so at the time
@Harry-me1zq4 жыл бұрын
Posting as a Southerner we never had this more like saloon racing aka F1 follow the leader moved 'up north' in the 80,s and i am no petrol head but this is hell for leather racing and racing for a pittance and went to many tracks around here. Take a visit into the open pit area and chat great times that will sadly never be seen again.
@pauljones11784 жыл бұрын
Who is racing the other Ainsworth car ? Looks like Ainsworth car anyway
@andrewtownend4511 Жыл бұрын
Maybe 190
@jameshorn49024 жыл бұрын
My dad racing here nd aycliffe back in 1977 superstox car 81 Patrick Horn would love to find old pictures or videos