Roy Clarke - Announcer, Ex Rider and Spannerman To the Stars

Roy Clarke is a well known voice at speedway tracks in the North East as centregreen host at Redcar and Newcastle. But did you know he used to be a rider, a much sought after speedway mechanic and someone who shared their house with various riders from overseas too? This episode also takes a close look at mental health in speedway, particularly from a rider point of view. Roy suffered himself overcoming mental obstacles when he got on a bike, and the pressures riders are under to perform is discussed. It’s a subject very close to Roy’s heart, he was already a campaigner for better help for speedway riders before the death of friend Danny Ayers.Roy also puts together his Speedway paradise, there’s laughs along the way, listen now..!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices