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Tom from Leicester wrote on 21st April 2018 at 12:06 pm

Fond memories of the greatest speedway rider I have seen over nearly seven decades of watching this wonderful sport of ours. RIP Ivan.

Geoff from Hull wrote on 21st April 2018 at 11:49 am

A great rider, both individually and for his teams, and a great leader. Raised the bar in terms of professionalism and approach. Those of us who were there at the time were lucky to see him and even luckier to have him ride for us. A sad loss to the sport and even more so to Raye and family

Walter Grubmüller from Vienna wrote on 21st April 2018 at 11:48 am

Ivan RIP. You were the best sportsman and gentlemen ever to come to Austria. We never had such a big number of spectators on speedway like we had when you came. My condolences to the family

Dennis Lindo from Middlewich wrote on 21st April 2018 at 11:41 am

As a young boy I saw Ivan race for Newcastle when they visited Middlesbrough. It was obvious then that he was special. Simply the best RIP

Martin from Bradford wrote on 21st April 2018 at 11:35 am

Wembley 1972. Ole Olsen was defending his title. This was my first World Final. Ole was by far the fastest rider on the track, but Ivan showed his true professionalism and went on the regain his title. From my generation Ivan WAS speedway. Rest in Peace Ivan.

Eric Rawson from Manchester wrote on 21st April 2018 at 11:33 am

I remember Ivan beating PC and Mort around the old Hyde Road track.They tried everything they knew but couldn't pass him! RIP Ivan. A true champion and THE Ace of the ACES!.♣️??

Keith Leonard from Wiltshire wrote on 21st April 2018 at 11:27 am

Saw Ivan ride at Swindon many times as a youngster myself. Always had such a smooth riding style and was brilliant to watch. A true icon of speedway. RIP Ivan.

Peter B from Manchester wrote on 21st April 2018 at 11:25 am

Will never forget the night you broke Peter Craven's track record at the old Belle Vue. Oh what a night. R I P the great one.

Chris smith from Birmingham / cradley wrote on 21st April 2018 at 11:08 am

Will always remember. Best ever. From Heathens supporter.

Iain Harkness from North Berwick wrote on 21st April 2018 at 11:05 am

Although Ivan was piling up the points against you, you had to admire his style of riding. A real pleasure to watch. RIP Ivan, and, condolences to his family at this sad time. Iain Harkness.

Colin mchutchison from Glasgow wrote on 21st April 2018 at 10:56 am

Grew up watching Ivan 1969 BLRC when I was five. My speedway hero and a true superstar. Thanks for the memories. RIP

Matt Jackson from Sheffield wrote on 21st April 2018 at 10:50 am

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.

Dave Baxendale from Ashton-Under-Lyne wrote on 21st April 2018 at 10:35 am

A true legend. R.I.P.

Graham Smith from Newport wrote on 21st April 2018 at 10:31 am

Condolences to Ivan's family at this sad time. As a youngster I had the pleasure to witness the greatest speedway rider our sport has seen. The memories I have of you will always be with me, RIP

Jan Oldham from Manchester wrote on 21st April 2018 at 10:28 am

My Belle Vue hero and one of the most influential and talented riders ever. Never forgotten.

Pete from Sheffield wrote on 21st April 2018 at 10:23 am

I will never forget watching you as a kid and then meeting you on various when I helped out with odd trips with Norrie, especialy the Ireland meeting. God rest and thanks or the memories.

Andy Noble from Stamford wrote on 21st April 2018 at 10:18 am

A true champion of our wonderful sport, and a brilliant ambassador for others to look up to. Met Ivan for first time when he was last in UK, promoting his book Lovely person sadly missed, hero,

Ken bates from Exeter wrote on 21st April 2018 at 10:17 am

Many great times watching you around Exeter and also great times picking you up and driving you and Raye around in more recent years. Great memories. All my love and thoughts. Ken Bates Exeter Falcon forever x

Lindsay Archer from Stoke on Trent wrote on 21st April 2018 at 10:08 am

A very sad loss for the world of speedway. Seen Ivan ride many times at Belle Vue not only a truly great champion a truly great legend. Rest in peace Ivan, you will always be remembered.

leonard turner from birmingham wrote on 21st April 2018 at 9:35 am

Thank you Ivan for years of pleasure A true Gent. Hope God likes the smell of Castrol R oil R.I.P

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