CCC Roller Racing - February 1952

They don’t play the National Anthem or have roller racing in cinemas anymore, but they did when the club organised roller racing in the early 1950s.  The rollers and the clock were provided through the local Dunlop representative Ernie Saunders. The racing was over either a 1/4 mile or 1/2 mile standing or flying start and the fastest speed recorded was 69 mph by Bob Gomersal. 

The photos taken at The Forum in February 1952 shows from left to right on the back row:  Ernie Saunders.  Wally Rowe.  Keith Senior.  Eddie Le Huquet. Frank Machon.  Robin Brooker.  Gerald Le Marquand.  Bill Bartlett.  Joe Pigeon.  Front row.  Bob Pashley.  Torty Hubert.  Pam Baverstock.  Cycril Coxshill.  Denis Hunt.

The program sellers are, left to right: Betty Lane. Pat Hubert.  Shirley Rowe.  Shelia Perrier.

Pam Baverstock.  Ann Millard.  Ruth Pashley.  Nell Machon.