Not even The Great Ivan Mauger could Pass these two

Heat 4 of the 1980 World Pairs in Krsko, at the Matija Gubec Stadium, sees then World Champion Ivan Mauger struggle to get near Dave Jessup and Peter Collins of England.

[@steveallen1648]

Collins, Jessup, Mauger, great names from back in the day. However, one name that was present at every speedway meeting telivised on national TV back then was of course Dave Lanning, who, through his commentating brought speedway even further on to the national stage.

[@regreg5416]

Some great names. As a regular at Leicester way back when it was a joy to see Dave Jessup in action again, fabulous rider and team member.

[@pauldiver3992]

Lvan was the best speedway rider of all time rest in peace our dear friend

[@stevematz7354]

Saw Mauger and Barry Briggs debut in the USA at White Stadium, Pacoima ,California Oct 1968. Both put on a Clinic of how you race Speedway as the Majority of American Riders were using traditional Flattrack/Shorttrack Riding Style which wasn't working so great. The following Friday Night Briggs brought his ESO to Ascot Park in Gardena and Geared for a few exhibition laps on the 1/2 Mile. Americans eventually caught on and we had some great future riders and Champions. Penhall,Bast Brothers,Faria became Well known names in Speedway. Even former TV Star Billy Gray of "Father Knows Best" was a frequent Flyer at Costa Mesa in the later 70's. I'm Old School AMA Style DT Racing but I love Speedway Racing and Ivan Mauger will go down in History as a Mega Star of World Speedway Racing....Ivan passed away April 16, 2018 R.I.P. IVAN

[@HighMaintenancePS]

Cheers mate from NZ. 👍

[@mauricewarner6390]

I remember Ivan Mauger racing at Swindon it was a heat 13 against Bob Kilby , Bob out gated him , but Ivans will to win was so strong in him he got under Bob and put Bob in the fence in the pit corner .At the time I was disappointed in him .But now I understand now. Thank Ivan and Bob for all the good memories god bless you both.

[@adrianfleming5754]

I WATCHED EM AT ODSAL STADIUM BRADFORD AS A WE BOY , NOW I LIVE DOWN THE ROAD FROM IVANS MUSEUM IN NZ

[@st2816ven]

PC and DJ now that's a strong team.

[@PROPHETVberlinschule]

A lesson in team riding at it's very best. 👌

[@StavrosMusic]

In fairness to Mauger - the two were team riding against him - and doing a very very good job - great heat.

[@janicespiby2505]

Seen Ivan m ride many times at Exeter county ground omg such fun filled days ❤❤

[@retiredpainter259]

One of the rare gates PC made , proper speedway , proper starts , proper sounding bikes with proper riders on em . Loved it back then , wouldn’t waste my money on it now

[@mandynixon2258]

my cousin took me to my first speedway meeting in spring 1970 it cost 3 shillings for admittance and sixpence for a programme, you could wander through the pits collect autographs talk to riders, hang over the fence to watch racing, get covered in red shale, shout abuse at visiting supporters, LOL yes much better times

[@robtatum5277]

Thats a shame its still great except for starting rules which are crap

[@Therichzone]

I saw Ivan Mauger race back in the mid 70's at the Costa Mesa (teacup) in Southern California - he was special

[@petercarrington2560]

The great days of speedway when the riders were household names

[@scottmassage2658]

Dave Jessup was a great rider - saw them both ride at Coventry (Collins and Jessup) - Good days, thanks for the memories!

[@graghamstaylor2341]

Scott Massage I remember seeing Dave Jessop riding in a word final in the 1970s at Wemblry , he was on course to become world champion but then broke down while ahead in his last race !!

[@st2816ven]

DJ and PC were geniuses mate!

[@chrisjohnson9490]

Remember Dave Jessup riding for Reading Racers, Peter Collins at Bell view, they were the days

[@RobertJohnson-im6kd]

saw all of the bast riders from that era thank you UK cheers from downunder

[@amen423]

Perfect team riding by the English riders, it is the best I have ever seen in my 50 years of Speedway.

[@HighMaintenancePS]

Awesome riding. 👍 From NZ

[@jacksonirving4594]

Enjoyed that . 👍

[@nervo6321]

Jessup was on fire at this time, probably his best ever period early to mid 1980

[@peterwilkinson1231]

Rod Stewart faith of the heart

[@nervo6321]

DJ was at his peak at this time....

[@seller559]

Speedway Rocks!

[@albion1949]

They were helped by it being a whiteliners track.

[@davebrewer9349]

Hi martyn would you be interested in a 1981 dvd exeter v crayford?

[@martynhepworthArchiveSpeedway]

Dave, was it this meeting? 20/04/1981 Exeter Crayford National League 62-16?

[@jeromemarcini8871]

Who was the other kiwi in that race?

[@martynhepworthArchiveSpeedway]

Larry Ross 👍

[@markfanning1111]

Two trappers outrapped by a racer who could hardly ever trap!!

[@robtatum383]

Mauger was never a great overtaker made the gate most of the time

[@BritPete1]

Mauger was known as a gater, many riders were better racers

[@MrTonyharrell]

So,....rollerderby on motorcycles? 😂😂😂

[@MrCellardoor7]

No