Factory Steemit Time Machine - Motocross Kent - First British Motocross 1949!

in motocross •  6 years ago 

Hi Steemers,

This one is special! I just came accross some video footage of the first british motocross race and it happened in 1949 on this day in Kent England :)

this one is special guys, if not to you then it is to me :) Enjoy!

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      ·  6 years ago (edited)

    My grandfather was a professional speedway/ motocross racer before and after WW2.
    His name Skid Fookes he raced against Crash Callahan and american and Bas Sheppard German during the war as a Brit Soldier for the Saints motorcycle club. They battled for the 1 2 and 3 spot on Hamburg racetrack. Ill post some picks one day. Good post!

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      ·  6 years ago (edited)

    Awesome @billmega :) would love to see some pics if you have any? My grandad rode speedway the same time :)

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      ·  6 years ago (edited)

    Here is some info about my grandad Peter "Skid" fookes. He was my absolute Idol.
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    Check the final placing Skid Fookes #1
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        ·  6 years ago 

      Small world.😃 I most certainly will and tag you in the post.

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          ·  6 years ago 

        that's pretty awesome.

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            ·  6 years ago 

          Thanks Sir you are really supportive and your effort is appriciable for our steemit community i give my witness vote to you :)

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              ·  6 years ago 

            Wow that's absolutely fire! Love bikes and really miss my Honda! Well one day again I'll have another one. Thanks for the support and love!

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                ·  6 years ago 

              OMG! Where did you find that???

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