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Old 10-10-2010, 04:22 AM   #12 (permalink)
BoyBrumby
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Originally Posted by Somerset View Post
If by speedway you mean dirt track racing (stockcars, midgets, etc.) I fully agree - have never discussed it on the board because there doesn't seem to be any interest but I actually love the sport.
I meant motorcycle speedway, actually. The 500cc no-brake variety. Requires serious balls of steal to gun a bike round a hairpin at 70mph with no brakes.

IIRC DCYE's dad used to race.
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