Speedway England v Sweden 1973 Wembley

[@paulsowney771]

Remember watching this must have been 11pm. It got me hooked on speedway. My local track was hackney. Such a lot of amazing riders. The competition was fierce. John Louis finishing last !! What a rider he was. Eric boocock 2 last places then one year later he wins the British final against probably one of the strongest fields ever !! Just incredible 50 years ago. Yes the starts were a lottery but amazing racing and I just hope a pray speedway can survive. Another reason me and my friends went was the football violence was at its peak. Somehow I don’t know what will happen but these old videos are fantastic. Loved simmo rip such a class rider. Also had the pleasure of seeing Barry briggs at hackney 1974 / 75. What a competitor he is.

[@chrisnewill]

From the days when the riders wore their boots over the leathers, upright handlebars and no silencers. Bliss.

[@geoffreyward2945]

Brought back great memories of this era, as an Oxford cheetahs fan I always loved (probably the wrong word) Hasse Holmquist, he was never a " great rider but capable of beating the best on the night, him and Ovind Berg Sandy Lane such memories, thank you guys.

[@davidpaxton1793]

Come on! I watched Terry Betts since around 1970 for the stars, one of the most under rated British riders ever I think? How Stars never won the title with Bettsy, Mike the Bike, Dave Jessup and Tich Turner in the team I will never know!

[@chrisburton8079]

Totally agree the Stars had an awesome team that season

[@bobo1959er]

Remember the smell ? Nothing better

[@MrGroucho1933]

If you look at it, Michanek held his line whereas Collins tried to shut the door too late, Collins at fault imo.

[@stevengaitt2308]

Tommy Jansson. The prince who would have been King 😢👑🇻🇳

[@fridgedoc]

RIP Tommy Jansson taken too soon :(

[@hmcs2]

When English speedway, was the Envy of the world .