Speedway. Perry Barr.

[Richard Dye]

There was an Australian speedway rider in the 50's who seemed to win every race. He was in the home side at Perry Barr, can anyone remember his name? Alan ??

Alan “walker” Hunt I believe.

 

[Ladywood 2]

Yes thank you. What did the "walker" signify?

 

[Richard Dye]

Yes thank you. What did the "walker" signify?

No idea, sorry!

 

[Richard Dye]

No idea, sorry!

Should be ‘wacker’

 

[johnny082]

I kmow who you mean Ladywood but cannot remember his name

 

[adap2it]

Alan “walker” Hunt I believe.

Alan Hunt was English...The Australian was probably Graham Warren AKA "The Blonde Bombshell".
Dave A

 

[Richard Dye]

Alan Hunt was English...The Australian was probably Graham Warren AKA "The Blonde Bombshell".
Dave A

Yes!

 

[adap2it]

Here is a picture of Graham Warren with his fellow Aussie and partner with the Brummies,Arthur Payne

 

[pjmburns]

Council probe as landmark knocked down without all the right paperwork

Perry Barr Greyhound Stadium was demolished without prior notice of proposed development

www.birminghammail.co.uk