Ivan Mauger Story

[@bonnie43uk]

What a great find on KZbin, .. i watched Ivan ride many times at my home track at Blunsdon Abbey Stadium, home of the Swindon Robins in England. He had many a battle with his fellow New Zealander and local hero for me Barry Briggs, Ivan was the one guy who seemed to get the better of Barry who was practically unbeatable on his home track. Thanks for this upload stu.

[@stevied8855]

Who didn't want Ivan to win. The consummate professional. Many memories. What a wonderful man Ivan was. The world is poorer for his passing. He was Magic.Never again will we see his like. Much like Muhammad Ali. A one off. Stevie in Scotland.

[@paddy2661]

RIP Ivan absolute legend, my oldest cusan Jeff Mott great mate an fellow racer , they both had a exbition race Gold Coast speedway about 2006 , with some A,B riders which where blown away of their talent at 65 yrold, still full throttle, legend, sadly I missed the action.

[@fireblademan494]

I used to be a fan of Swindon Robins. Barry Briggs was there at the time Ivan rode for Bell Vue They were great times They were both great Riders.

[@frozenice61]

my oldest speedway memory is ivan the week after he won in 1971 ,he was on the tractor with the trophy for a parade lap at hackney stadium

[@robosborne6514]

R.I.P Ivan Mauger, A True Legend of the Sport & the Greatest Solo Rider there ever was. Treasured Memories for the rest of my life, such a pleasure to have actually met him.

[@sumocycocrazy4253]

R.I.P ..you were great at exeter...and will never be forgotten

[@stephenharris3895]

R.I.P. Ivan mauger . truly the greatest speedway rider ever

[@kentpedersen5392]

yes one of them

[@Holden308]

6 time World Individual Champion, 3 time World Long Track Champion, 2 time World Pairs Champion, 4 time World Cup Champion. The first rider to win both the Individual and Long Track World titles in the same year (1972). 2 time New Zealand Champion. 2 time Australasian Champion. 3 time Australasian Grand Prix winner. 4 Australian State championships (Qld, WA and 2 in Victoria). Scottish Open Champion, Australian and New Zealand Long Track Champion. For around 20 years from the early-mid 60s to the early-mid 80s when he was in semi-retirement, Maguer was the man to beat in world speedway. About the only major race he never won was the Golden Helmet of Pardubice. Others have won more overall World titles across the different speedway competitions (Hans Nielsen won 22 to Mauger's 15) and Tony Rickardsson matched his 6 Individual titles. But there has been none better than Ivan Mauger.

[@sailorman8668]

@@kentpedersen5392 Nope - THE greatest rider ever - FACT.

[@michaelgodbold6247]

Still think he should have won the1973 final,a unknown polish rider beat him in a run off for the tittle.meet him once a very nice man had time for everyone

[@clintjones8816]

Admiration and Respect .

[@pop-4567]

The Greatest....... Aranui Proud. RIP Ivan..... Race In Peace.

[@Bigsbeee]

I wonder if Ray remember's Oakfield Avenue ? I used to call them both Ivan uncle Ivan and Aunty Ray. I was only 5. They lived on the same road on the corner. Late 60's Chorlton, Manchester. Mike Parker had offices just down the road. My mum Dot was best friends with Ray, my Dad used to weld Ivan's steel shoe. Ivan was so skint when he first came over my Dad let him decorate for us.. lol . Hope Kimi, Deb and Julie are well..I used to play with Ivan's kid's too. Man, seems a thousand year's ago now in 2019. I grew up to love motorcycles and Speedway too.

[@bonnie43uk]

I'm guessing you were Belle Vue Aces fan. Fascinating story, thanks.

[@jacksonirving4594]

Rest in peace sir.

[@pawaimorikutia1165]

Far I last seen this mean rider when he raced @ paradise valley race track in Rotorua. Awesome

[@TheAussie1970]

Wonder what Ivan and Burt Munro would be chatting about now.

[@paulstokes6096]

r i p Ivan greatest speedway rider in history

[@dennymcfastlane8530]

Excellent documentary on one of the Greatest Speedway Marvels Ever!!! At 36:00 Greg Hancock proved Ivan to be incorrect. *R.i.P.* Ivan Mauger.

[@michaelsharpin3369]

Don't think we will see another rider as good as Ivan

[@jacksonirving4594]

Tony rickardson wasn't too bad.

[@gricads]

RIP THE KING MAUGER

[@lasseschmidt3296]

R I P speedway Legend Ivan Mauger

[@bonnie43uk]

8:23 is that a very young Barry Briggs with Ivan and his cycle speedway teammates?

[@jonnysl6560]

BRILLIANT

[@heinz-berndbunger4963]

Ivan, du bis unvorgessen!!!

[@duxberry1958]

LEGEND ...