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Post by bod on Feb 7, 2017 12:15:57 GMT 1
Speedway Star Cover Men Front Ivan Mauger and Ove Fundin in action Rear Crewe's Geoff Curtis News - Jim Airey is crowned Australian champion for the third successive year. The final was staged using an unusual 12-man, 12-heat format
- Barry Briggs may quit the British League to concentrate on a $150,000 deal to race and endorse products in the USA and Australia
- Coatbridge captain Bert Harkins is also offered a lucrative deal to race in the States
- Attempts to re-introduce racing to Odsal Stadium Bradford stall as a First Division application by Les Whaley is rejected
- Former international rider Gordon McGregor is set to make a comeback in the Second Division
- Australian rider Jimmy Gavros is tragically killed in a racing accident at Rowley Park, Adelaide. He was due to travel to the UK in a couple of months to try and gain a team place
Major Meetings Australian Final, Sydney, January 17th 1970 - Jim Airey (12)
- John Boulger (11)
- Kevin Torpie (11)
- Bert Harkins (8)
- Doug White (8)
- Charlie Monk (6)
- Warren Hawkins (5)
- Chum Taylor (3)
- Hec Haslinger (3)
- Greg Kentwell (2)
- Peter Moore (2)
- Neil Street (0)
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