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534 entries.
wrote on 16th April 2018
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9:38 pm
Ivan you were the greatest of all time. So good that it seemed so unfair that others had to ride against you. You captained my team, Belle Vue, to triumph after triumph and we marvelled at your skill season after season. You will never be forgotten by the many thousands who witnessed you.
RIP Ivan.
wrote on 16th April 2018
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9:36 pm
Quite simply the greatest rider in the history of the sport. Speedway will never be the same again. Thank you for being my hero Ivan.
Rest in Peace.
wrote on 16th April 2018
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9:31 pm
I offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ivan. He was probably the greatest speedway rider the world has ever known. There will never be another like him. RIP Ivan
wrote on 16th April 2018
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9:22 pm
Ivan was a true professional that the art of speedway racing and preparation to a new level, which was unheard of before him or since.
A sad loss for our great family sport.
wrote on 16th April 2018
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9:21 pm
PROBABLY THE GREATEST RIDER OF ALL TIME
wrote on 16th April 2018
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9:12 pm
As a boyhood fan of Newport Wasps, it was always an extra special evening when Ivan was in town with the Exeter Falcons. I remember the excitement of the Golden Helmet match races followed by 13 match heats when Ivan would just seem unbeatable most of the time! A true sporting genius who was and is truly famous outside of speedway; thanks for the memories Ivan, RIP.
wrote on 16th April 2018
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9:12 pm
Not one of, but THE very best!
wrote on 16th April 2018
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9:10 pm
Simply the best there has ever been R.I.P Ivan
wrote on 16th April 2018
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9:09 pm
I had the honour to meet the great man when he visited the island and he was the perfect gentleman. And as a rider there was no one better the perfect professional. We'll never see his type again.
wrote on 16th April 2018
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9:09 pm
To wide eyed kids that first saw a speedway race in the US in the seventies, one man stood as a God that all others were measured against. I saw Ivan ride twice, and he took my breath away. You just knew you were witnessing epic talent, tempered in the cauldron of hard fought battles. Like so many young teens, I slept under a proudly displayed Ivan Mauger poster above the headboard. God bless the Mauger family during this time of profound loss, and know that Ivan lives in the hearts and memories of millions. Peace be with you.
wrote on 16th April 2018
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9:07 pm
I was very saddened to hear the news of Ivan's death. My sincere condolences to his Family and friends.
Farewell to arguably the greatest Speedway Rider ever.
R.I.P. +
wrote on 16th April 2018
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9:05 pm
I had the great honour of mechanicing for Ivan on one occasion, I was Vaclav Verner's mechanic. Thoughts are with you all st this very sad time. RIP Ivan
wrote on 16th April 2018
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9:01 pm
I was so sad to read the news last night about Ivan. I first went to speedway at the age of 6 in the late 60s. Berwick was my team I have been a fan ever since and I have never forgotten Ivan Mauger. He was a magnificent ambassador for the sport and will never be forgotten. Thoughts are with his family and loved ones. RIP Ivan.
wrote on 16th April 2018
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8:59 pm
The greatest man speedway has ever seen. Where he led, others followed, but could never catch him. So very sorry for your loss-words are not enough, but rest assured tens of thousands on this side of the planet feel your pain and grieve with you. RIP Ivan.
wrote on 16th April 2018
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8:58 pm
Best speedway rider ever. r.i.p.
wrote on 16th April 2018
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8:56 pm
Was and still an Exeter fan and was over the moon when Ivan signed for the Falcons. Great days and most of all the greatest rider of all time. Thanks for the memory's R.I.P
wrote on 16th April 2018
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8:53 pm
To Rae and the entire Mauger family: I am so sorry for your loss as we all know what a special man Ivan was. Not just myself but thousands have honored and looked up to Ivan because simply.. he was the best!!!! He will truly be missed as a great man and the King of Speedway!!! Love to you all... RIP Sprouts!!
BP
wrote on 16th April 2018
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8:47 pm
R.I.P. Ivan. You rode before I was born but my dad use to tell me story about you and how good a rider you were. He used to go on about the golden speedway bike. My thoughts and prayers are with Ivan's family and friends
wrote on 16th April 2018
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8:39 pm
I was deeply saddened by the news of Ivan's passing, I knew him and lived and worked very near to him and his family when they lived in Woodford. He was a true genius in his sport the proof being in the enormous amount of titles and world championships he won in his long racing career he was meticulous in every thing he did and I doubt there will ever be another like him. My thoughts are with his family at this very sad time. Regards, Barry Townsend.
wrote on 16th April 2018
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8:38 pm
I never saw Ivan ride for Newcastle Diamonds but was lucky enough to meet him after he retired when he visited the city. What a lovely gentle man he was, always had time for people, a true champion who will be greatly missed by his family, friends and fans around the world RIP Ivan.