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Ivan Mauger Autobiography 2010
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Veteran rider Tag Allison showing the 1940s Diamonds body colour. It seems red and white was used in 1946-48, and changed for 1949 with the change of promoter.
The History Of Newcastle Speedway
Many thanks to the riders, promoters and fans around the world who have contributed their pictures and memories to share with us on this site. The History site will never be finished so if you want to contribute send me an e-mail
Newcastle's 4 world champions, Ivan Mauger, Ole Olsen, Anders Michanek and Nicki Pedersen.
Thanks go to my daughter Helen Skinner for her help with concept and design. The contents of the site are © and should not be reproduced elsewhere for financial gain. The contributors to this site gave the pictures and information on that understanding. If anyone has any issue or objections to any items on the site please e-mail and I will amend or remove the item. Where possible credit has been given to the owner of each item. Special thanks to Dave Train who supplied so many photographs I lost count.
Although this is a Newcastle Speedway History site I have included some information on the other north eastern venues, which sadly have all closed down..
Brian Craven
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Books by contributors to this site. Click on the thumbnail to view and buy the book or email me and I will arrange for you to receive a copy
