Ivan was the speedway's first true "professional" racer, with immaculately turned out equipment and he paved the way for others to emulate. Ivan was the gating master with razor sharp reflexes. My best memories of speedway are watching Ivan at the Belle Vue British League Riders Finals, and the Wembley World Championship when speedway still had atmosphere, provided by large crowds, the unsilenced noise of the bikes and the smell of Castrol R. Golden days, crowned by a golden talent. His likes never to be seen again. Thank you for memories Ivan and rest in peace may God Bless you.