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The frenetic world of speedway, seen through the life of Bert Harkins, is the subject of the latest book from London League Publications Ltd. Bert’s autobiography, My Crazy Speedway World, was launched in February during the celebrations for speedway’s 90th anniversary inthe UK, held at Paradise Wildlife Park, Herts.
The 252-page softback book, costing £14.50, post free in the UK from London League Publications Ltd, covers Bert’s complete career, from his early years at Edinburgh and Coatbridge, his time at Wembley, Sheffield and Wimbledon, his season racing in America with the Bakersfield Bandits, his return to Edinburgh and finale with Milton Keynes.
It also includes his international outings with the British Lions, Scotland and the Rest of the World, as well as his time racing in…
