WHAT we have here are not exactly blogs, but a collection of some of the best, most thought-provoking pieces written by our knowledgeable team of writers that have appeared in Backtrack and Classic Speedway magazine since Retro Speedway was formed in 2004.
In particular, we believe it is important to preserve and share the observations of John Berry, our star columnist in Backtrack from day one until his passing in 2012. As well as earning a reputation as one of the most successful and respected promoters of his generation, JB never minced his words. His well documented suspicions that the advent of the Grand Prix series in 1995 would inflict damaging wounds upon British domestic speedway have, sadly, come to pass.
Not only are many of the observations and constructive criticisms you will find here relevant to speedway's history, some are a commentary on how the sport is run today.
TURBULENT TIMES
Monday 01 June, 2020
By Rob Peasley * Backtrack, issue 58 (2013)
We weigh up the pros and cons of two controversial decisions taken by promoters that brought an end to the traditional second half event and junior leagues . . .
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BLOGS
THE most thought-provoking pieces written by our knowledgeable team of writers that appeared in Backtrack and Classic Speedway magazine since Retro Speedway launched in 2004.
