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EPISODE · Feb 24, 2021 · 1H 34M

Chris Morton - Belle Vue Aces Legend

from Humans of Speedway · host Humans Of Speedway

Chris Morton MBE is a true speedway legend, with a racing career spanning the decades the majority of which wearing the iconic Belle Vue Aces race jacket. He appeared in 7 World Finals, won the World Pairs title alongside his great friend Peter Collins, and was British Champion in 1983. In this episode take a journey through his illustrious career from the very beginnings learning his craft at Peter Collins' parents farm, through to beating the best of all time in front of a packed Wembley stadium.Chris's other legacy is in the form of the National Speedway Stadium in Manchester, and a new home for his beloved Aces. Discover how this dream was born the very moment Hyde Road closed down in 1987 and despite many battles and obstacles, almost 30 years later it became a reality.And as in every episode he creates his dream meeting in Speedway Paradise, discover who makes Chris Morton's all time team, although, he's kinda already lived the conversation about dream tracks in real life..! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Chris Morton MBE is a true speedway legend, with a racing career spanning the decades the majority of which wearing the iconic Belle Vue Aces race jacket. He appeared in 7 World Finals, won the World Pairs title alongside his great friend Peter Collins, and was British Champion in 1983. In this episode take a journey through his illustrious career from the very beginnings learning his craft at Peter Collins' parents farm, through to beating the best of all time in front of a packed Wembley stadium.Chris's other legacy is in the form of the National Speedway Stadium in Manchester, and a new home for his beloved Aces. Discover how this dream was born the very moment Hyde Road closed down in 1987 and despite many battles and obstacles, almost 30 years later it became a reality.And as in every episode he creates his dream meeting in Speedway Paradise, discover who makes Chris Morton's all time team, although, he's kinda already lived the conversation about dream tracks in real life..! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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