Damn there's some beautifully practical machinery there! Particularly liking the Douglas with opposing pistons - who would have thought such a configuration could sound so competitive.
My late Father was at that meeting, he remained a fan all his life [96], like him, I am still an ardent fan of the Sport, sadly now, at the age of 86 can only follow all the meetings on TV. It still gives me a big "Buzz".
Yes - The bike with the red tank is a Rudge Dirt Track - 1930 TT pattern - with four overhead valves and roller bearing rocker gear - wet sump lubrication with crankcase to be drained between races.
That chrome JAP is a work of art and sounds incredible!
Great.The only thing missing is the smell of Castrol R.
Great bikes & fantastic sport.
Damn there's some beautifully practical machinery there!
Particularly liking the Douglas with opposing pistons - who would have thought such a configuration could sound so competitive.
Started with a full Weslake machine,very nice.
so amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!--magnificent post----i cant believe that twin port rudge is 4 valve!!!!----nothing new under the sun---sharing this-thank you
wonderful machines thank you .
Dałbym wiele, ażeby usłyszeć znów prawdziwe motory na stadionie. RIP speedway
FANTASTIC!
High Beech is where the first English Speedway meeting was held in 1928.
My late Father was at that meeting, he remained a fan all his life [96], like him, I am still an ardent fan of the Sport, sadly now, at the age of 86 can only follow all the meetings on TV. It still gives me a big "Buzz".
Cant beat a good old upright weslake
Is that red tank Rudge ? DOHV isn't it ?
Yes - The bike with the red tank is a Rudge Dirt Track - 1930 TT pattern - with four overhead valves and roller bearing rocker gear - wet sump lubrication with crankcase to be drained between races.
Keren,,amazing,