What a tit, he elbows Matousek the entire way around the first bend and then rides him into the fence, Wilson was very lucky he wasn't sparked out there. Still have memories of Roman and the guy in the crowd trading blows at the 4TT final at the Showground in 1990...mad
I ve been a fan of this sport most of my life. Only recently have I been able to enjoy the frequency of races via internet. One surprise I ve learned is how young the racers are to run that hard and competitively and have no fear.
I'm pleased to say I have had the privilege watching Ole race at the county ground at Exeter many years ago with the great Ivan Mauger. As Ivan said a very tough opponent, Ole had no trouble racing on Exeter's banked track he is one of the greatest. Thank you for sharing this video.
A lovely video dear friend.My childhood favourite was Ivan Mauger at Hull (still live here)but I learnt to appreciate speedway more not because of start to finish wins but because of the sheer courage of these guys and Ole certainly was at the very top there.🙂❤️
A+ Kiwi ace ;- Ivan Mauger - OBE & MBE. World Champion: 1968, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1977, 1979 - R/Up 1971, 1973, 1974 New Zealand Sportsperson of the Year (Halberg Award) 1977 and 1979. Long Track World Champion 1971, 1972, 1976 R/Up 1974, 1975 World Pairs Champion 1969, 1970 R/Up 1971, 1972, 1978, 1981 Speedway World Team Cup Champion 1968, 1971, 1972, 1979 European Champion 1966, 1970, 1971, 1975 British Champion 1968, 1970, 1971, 1972 www.nzonscreen.com/title/circuits-of-gold-1987. As 3 x concurrent World Speedway Champion he got a gold-plated Jawa 500 bike, which was done for him by two American fans after winning his third consecutive title. New Zealand Champion 1974, 1981 New Zealand Long Track Champion 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986. World long track speed record. His bike reached 144.666km/h 1986 Auckland NZ New Zealand South Island Champion 1977, 1981, 1983 Australasian Champion 1977, 1981 Australasian Grand Prix winner 1970, 1971, 1972 Sunday Times King of Claremont winner 1973, 1980, 1981, 1983 British-Nordic Champion 1968, 1971 British League Riders Champion 1971, 1973 Embassy Internationale Winner 1970, 1971, 1972 Northern Riders Champion 1964, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1972, 1980 Provincial League Riders Champion 1963, 1964 Lubos Tomicek Memorial Trophy Winner 1971, 1972, 1973, 1979 Silver Sash Match Race Champion 1968, 1969 Golden Helmet Match Race Champion 1970 Scottish Open Champion 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973 Scotianapolis Winner 1969, 1970 Welsh Open Champion 1964, 1973 Westernapolis Winner 1968, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975 Leningrad Cup (USSR) Winner 1969 Lokeren Memorial Trophy Winner 1970 Golden Key of Bremen 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975 Australian Long Track Champion 1962 Victorian State Champion (Australia) 1962, 1963 Queensland State Champion (Australia) 1962 Western Australian State Champion 1973 Yorkshire Television Trophy 1975, 1978, 1979, 1980 Lada Indoor International 1979 British Long Track Champion 1980 World Champion of Champions Match Race Series 1989 South Australian 150 Jubilee Trophy 1986 www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/ivan-mauger-speedway-champs-collection-to-be-auctioned-by-bonhams-20170915-gyihwt.htm
Ole true legend great memories great rider.the doctor on the dirt.im glad i grew up watching and meeting some great talent sheene.knievel.roberts.rainey.etc
What drugs is the commentator on - "it were six ert woon unnd huf a dooozen ov ooother"? Wilson clearly took Matousek out; with full intent. Sean Wilson - a dirty little rider who clearly always thought that he was much better than he actually was.
watch it again , sean did not touch him and held his line, mata is an idiot and he was always a loose cannon, even in the services on the motorway i remember him picking a fight with a big lad ,he soon backed off!!!
I watched this as a complete neutral with no prejudice against any rider... and I blame Wilson (yellow) for the incident. His body language right from the start was edgy and he was very deliberate in causing that accident. My opinion.... for what it's worth!
I remember this well. Typical dank October evening, last day of the season if I remember rightly. Matoušek was a loose cannon during his 4 seasons at Sheffield, always a crowd puller but a shame his scoring away from Owlerton didn't match his temper.
Good old Roman. I once saw him almost fence Paul Bentley on the back straight at Middlesbrough when Banga returned the compliment in the next race he was not a happy chappy! Is he still collecting waste bins back in the Czech Republic?
Thanks for the memories Ole, the greatest rider i have ever watched, being from Manchester you cost me a fortune following you around the country, well worth it hope you and your family are well. Amazing speedway rider
Sorry...................but I didn't really understand a word of that. As for looking after engines - I assume that you think I don't know anything. Strange that - as I'm an accredited SCB Speedway Machine Examiner.
has you have not been to a grand prix meeting, has i have been to many do not say anything that you do not know keep to looking after lawn mower engines as you got 36 yrs no how i know who to contact if one of my should break down
essexboy do you have problem with ole olsen no riders have never complained about the way ole had set tracks up .have you ever been out of london.you wont to get out more. and reading some of the comments roger seems to know what he talking about learn from it.
@roger65869 The Waterden Road track is still remembered as providing some of the fairest, closest racing in Speedway. This was confirmed (even in the early 80's) by the amount of BL rider 'profiles' contained within the Speedway Mail/Star that more often than not named Hackney as their favourite track. You only had to look at Brandon during the same era to see the influence Olsen had on preferring a slick set-up. By the way, I've added my dream team on SpeedwayPlus - and Olsen is in it.
@EssexBoy696969 being a speedway follower for 36 yrs is a long time and being a machine examiner is a good job but that doesn,t mean u have forgotten more than i,ll ever no, iv been following speedway for 47 yrs and being an ex rider myself i think i no a little bit more about tracks than u, if u think olsens tracks were bad u should hav seen the way the late burt busch set up hackney in the early 80s and i managed
@squidgyboy2 I was talking about Olsen´s reign as track curator - NOT the concept of the GP Series. His tracks were prepared ultra slick - a little trick he´s been using at Voyens for years to benefit Danish riders - a.k.a. ´start tarts´. Also, as a supporter of speedway for 36 years and now a machine examiner for the SCB, with all due respect I´ve probably forgotten more about Speedway than you´ve ever learnt.
Wilson maybe indeed be up for a fight, you can tell he's blocked a lot of punches with that nose of his. What they ought to do is stand back and let them entertain the crowd, they'll get it sorted out no matter who wins. Bullys don't like to fight they like to intimidate. Ruff sobs in a ruff sport, shit's bound to happen.
Wilson's really brave and up for a fight........while he's got his helmet on! He is a witless animal. Lots of allegations surrounding him threatening and bullying other speedway riders. Dirty rider.