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    May 13, 2018 8 minutes

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    The frenetic world of speedway, seen through the life of Bert Harkins, is the subject of the latest book from London League Publications Ltd. Bert’s autobiography, My Crazy Speedway World, was launched in February during the celebrations for speedway’s 90th anniversary inthe UK, held at Paradise Wildlife Park, Herts.

    The 252-page softback book, costing £14.50, post free in the UK from London League Publications Ltd, covers Bert’s complete career, from his early years at Edinburgh and Coatbridge, his time at Wembley, Sheffield and Wimbledon, his season racing in America with the Bakersfield Bandits, his return to Edinburgh and finale with Milton Keynes.

    It also includes his international outings with the British Lions, Scotland and the Rest of the World, as well as his time racing in Australia, America, South Africa, New Zealand and many European countries. It covers his cycle speedway, road racing, proper speedway and life after the famous white boots and tartan leathers were hung up to rest. It will be of great interest to all speedway fans.

    The book is available to order from the publisher at www.llpshop.co.uk, Amazon, Abe Books, and from bookshops. An eBook will also be available on Amazon.

    Bultaco nostalgia

    Plans are pretty much finalised for Westmorland Motor Club’s 2018 Bultaco gathering at Holme Farm, Middleton near Sebergh in Cumbria

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