Author Description

The images in this volume represent the work of one of North East motorsport's best-loved characters, photographer Spencer Oliver, who is recognised as one of the finest motorsport photographers Britain has ever produced. Featuring the Newcastle, Sunderland and Middlesbrough speedway promotions over the twenty years from 1960 to 1980, and also the significant grass-track, go-cart, car, motorbike and sidecar racing events and venues in this part of the country, the book contains many striking images of teams and riders including greats like Ivan Mauger and Ole Olsen, with informative accompanying text by Richard Nicholson. The sports were very popular during this period and the speedway would attract thousands of spectators, as would the major road racing events at the Croft Aerodrome.