I started watching speedway in 1974 when I was six years old. Ivan was at his peak and when the fixture list came out each season the first thing I looked for was when Ivan was coming to Sheffield. He was almost unbeatable and seemed so much more professional than anyone else. I had the pleasure of meeting him when he kindly signed his autobiography for me and he will be sadly missed by everyone. Best wishes to all his family and friends at this sad time.