The Five-1 Speedway Show

This is another live episode featuring the Birmingham Brummies and England international James Shanes. We looked back on a mixed 2021 season for James on both the Speedway and Grasstrack plus we spoke about a short and disappointing World Longtrack campaign. Plus we speak over some video moments that happened during the year.

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This is another live episode of The Five-1 Speedway Show featuring up and coming American youngster Dillon Ruml. We did experience a few technical difficulties during the chat. But the rest of the show went well as we spoke to Dillon about his career so far including his debut season in the British League with Championship team Plymouth Gladiators. Plus we found out how Dillon's career started and we saw few clips from his US racing.  

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This episode is a special one for any Wolverhampton Wolves fan as I chat with club legend Mikael Max about his career as a rider. We talk about how Mikael got started with elder brother Peter, how Mikael progressed through the Swedish youth programme to World Under 21 Champion and how he came to Wolverhampton. Plus we cover the injury which slowed Mikael's career down up until his last ever race in California, covering a lot of stories on the journey. We then end on Mikael's new job with Dackarna as a track curator, also Mikael share's his views on modern racing. This is one not to be missed.

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This episode features up and coming hot English prospect Dan Gilkes and this was our first ever live episode that features on our Facebook page and YouTube channel. We talk about Dan's journey so far as a speedway rider from the early days, through his childhood heroes when he use to watch at the track and to where he is currently in his career. This episode features also Dan's exceptional 2021 season both in the British League and in Europe, which leads on to great stories. 

If you are a fan of the up and coming British youngsters and of Dan this is not one to miss as it gives you a great in site into the starting of a young riders career.

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In this episode I talk to National League stalwart Ben Hopwood, on his career from the very early days of getting into speedway till Ben stopping in 2018. Ben also is set to make his return to the sport in 2022 (at point of recording his club was unknown). We talk about the highs and lows through Ben's career, which include his trip to America. In this chat it is a very open insist to the life of a speedway rider and with the amount of clubs Ben has ridden for it gives the speedway fan a better knowledge. 

Warning a lot of strong language in this chat.

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This is Part 2 of my chat with Belle Due Aces legend Chris Morton. As talk about his career from the 1985 season right through to his last season as an Ace in the 90s and Chris's brief come back with Sheffield. Plus we talk about his promoting days with the Aces and how Chris and David Gordon got the national stadium off the ground. We cover a lot more across the later part of his career and some stories too.

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In this episode of the show I chat with up and coming female American rider Sara Cords. We talk about how Sara started and how her progression is going during the pandemic and the future goals Sara has plus a lot of other stories and views on the sport of speedway.

In this podcast of The Five-1 Speedway Show features a Cradley Heath legend and former England international Simon Cross. We talk about his career from the very early days right up to the day Simon decided to hang up his steel shoe. We cover his long career with Cradley Heath plus a lot more other stories a long the way.

This episode features former Scottish international Bert Harkins. We talk his time with Edinburgh, Coatbridge, Wembley, Bakersfield, Wimbledon, Sheffield and Milton Keynes. Also how Bert started his career and managing to make the World Pairs Final too. Plus many other stories and how he became a successful businessmen with American company Scott. 

Episode 22 features former Australian Speedway and Longtrack Cameron Woodward. We chat about his life after racing and the hectic life that Cameron lead whilst competing in two disciplines of the sport plus the injury which cut short his career.

This episode features the former USA international, Cradley Heath, Bradford and King's Lynn rider Lance King. We talk about Lance's career from the highs of being World No. 3 to the last race of his career and how Lance started his road to stardom. It is a very open and honest episode with featuring never before heard stories from the main man.

This episode features two time World Speedway Champion Bruce Penhall. One of the sports icons during the late 70s and early 80s. We talk about Bruce's career from the start right up until he retired on the podium of the 1982 World Final. Plus we talk about his time as a actor plus other stories around Bruce's racing career.

In this episode it features one of my childhood heroes Martin Dugard. We talk about his early days in the sport with his two English clubs plus the clubs he rode for aboard, plus Martin's individual success and so much more.

Episode 18 features Peter Oakes who has been involved in nearly every aspect of Speedway apart from actually riding the bike, he has been a team manager and personal manager plus a publisher and so much. We talk about his stories from over the years plus a lot more

This episode features the second part of my chat with the 1992 World Champion Gary Havelock. We talk about his memories of clubs such as Poole and Masarna as well as a few other interesting stories a long the way.

In this new episode of The Five-1 Speedway Show, I chat to former Swedish international, Eastbourne and Swindon rider Simon Gustafsson. We discuss how he started riding, what he current does since stopping riding and so much more.

In this episode I chat again with Jeremy Doncaster to add to the previous episode with stories that are more to do with grasstrack and longtrack but we do dip into more speedway stories and Jeremy talks about his victory in Lonigo and more about his Czech Golden Helmet wins as well.

In this episode we talk to another up and coming young English speedway international Tom Brennan. We talked about how Tom started in speedway and the shortened 2020 season plus a lot more.

In this episode of The Five-1 Speedway Show features USA promoter, team manager and coordinator along with other roles he plays is Steve Evans. We talk about why he left Wolverhampton to go to the sunnier climbs of Southern California, along with his 2020 season and so much more, gives a great in site to the sport on the other side of the pond.

In this episode I chat with up and coming young Team GB speedway star Drew Kemp. Where we talk about how Drew got into speedway, his shortened 2020 season and so much more. It is a great insight into the feature of British speedway.

In this episode we feature former England star and stalwart of English speedway and current joint Great Britain team manager Olly Allen. Where we talk in depth about his own career as well as views on speedway and the 2020 shortened season plus so may more stories. 

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In this episode we have Danish Speedway and Longtrack International Kenneth Hansen on to talk about his career. He was one of the few riders to ride in 2020 and we talk about his success at club and individual level. During the chat we talk about his past clubs in Britain and in Europe with Kenneth talking highly about his clubs. Plus a lot more towards the end which will keep you hooked and we apologies for any bad language you may here during this chat.

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This is episode 7 of The Five-1 Speedway Show, featuring England international Jeremy Doncaster. Where we talk about his early career, his time with Ipswich and Reading, plus some other interesting stories. We did suffer internet connection issues, hopefully this doesn’t spoil your enjoyment.

This is episode 6 of The Five-1 Speedway Show, who features as guest England international, speedway and grasstrack legend David Howe. We talk about David's humble beginnings in speedway to his horrific grasstrack crash that coursed his 2012 season cut short. Plus so much more.  

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This is the 5th episode of The Five-1 Speedway Show. In this episode we feature former rider, now Birmingham Brummies promoter David Mason. We talk about his career going through all the clubs he ridden for as well as touching on his promoting career and life outside of speedway too. Unfortunately the connection isn't great in parts but hopefully this won't spoil your enjoyment of this episode.

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This episode 4 of The Five-1 Speedway Show featuring USA legend, former Birmingham and Swindon rider Shawn 'Mad Dog' McConnell. Where we talk about his time in the UK, racing in the America and his stuntman career. Plus much more.

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This is the third episode of The Five-1 Speedway Show, featuring Eastbourne and Mildenhall rider Jason Edwards. We talk about Jason's limited meetings in 2020 and how he started his career in speedway. Unfortunately there are a few technical issues but hopefully this doesn't spoil your enjoyment.

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This is the second episode of The Five-1 Speedway Show featuring 2x US National Champion Steve Lucero. We talk about his career, current speedway, past American riders and more.

This is the first episode of the Five-1 Speedway Show with British Grasstrack, Speedway and Longtrack rider. Talking about how James started his career right through to the pandemic troubled 2020 season. Unfortunately the audio sound from me interviewing James isn't the greatest but by the next episode we will have it fixed. Hope this doesn't spoil your enjoyment.