The Ramble

Everything that happened this year made me realise how much I talked to my Dad, he was my best friend and losing him has been the biggest change in my life since meeting my wife and the arrival of my children. We had a family holiday planned just a few days after Dad's funeral, despite wanting to crawl into a hole, we decided to carry on with the holidays, mainly for the kids. It was on this holiday I read a book written in 2020 by a 100-year-old Nazi Holocaust survivor. The book was called 'The Happiest Man on Earth' and the author's name is Eddie Jaku. The book is horrifying, inspiring and eye-opening, it gave me context for my reflection on life and the beliefs I have, what I use my time for and why.

I love Speedway and my passion for the sport is as strong as it's ever been, I love talking about it but I don't always get the opportunity, especially living in an area with no tracks now. It is kind of peculiar how things happen, my passion for the sport was reignited when going with my Dad in the spring of 2021, losing him just further pushed me to the sport I grew up with. I should point out that my renewed interest in Speedway has coincided with my declining interest in Football. The introduction of VAR, ever-increasing ticket prices, football authorities in the top leagues total disregard for clubs financial woes in the lower divisions at the hand of scrupulous owners. I know Speedway isn't in a great place at the moment, but I know when my daughter posses for a picture with Chris Harris, he's earned his money and is a hero worth saluting.

 I decided it's time to start a blog, get the thoughts rattling in my brain out of into the world. Will you enjoy reading or listening to what I have to say? Who knows, I hope you do enjoy it, I hope you agree with some things I say, and disagree with others. I hope you'll join me on this ride, I truly believe this sport is the best motorsport in the world, we just need to show the world why.

Don't walk infront of me, I might not follow, dont walk behind me, I mihght not lead, just walk beside me, and be my friend. Eddie Jaku, Halucaost Survivor.