Peter 'Rathy' Wrathall seen here (left) photographed when he was a team member for the Scunthorpe Saints.

Peter's riding life started in 1963 when he took to the track at Stoke (Sun Street)

Following his first outing on the Stoke track he rode for the following tracks as a contracted or loaned rider, sorry not sure which. Long Eaton - Brafield - Cradley Heath - Scunthorpe and Sunderland.  Photo shows, Peter on the line, Alan Molyneu in the center and J Millen on the outside, taken at Sunderland.

There was little hesitation when asked what during his riding life he considered his best achievement, "breaking my own track record by over 5 seconds at Brafield" he said, and I am not surprised, it seems that many of the riders I have spoken to remember that one time when they were on top form and everything fell into place to enable them to perform above the norm and to their lasting satisfaction.

Peter did not mention the Rosette shown on the Left but one suspects it must carry some special memory for him as it is still in his collection of memorabilia from his riding days, was it given to him by a fan? Perhaps we will never know and I am not sure at which track it was "awarded"

Having dealt with his thoughts on his best riding achievement I pushed a little further and asked what made him the most proud, his reply "riding in the same team as Ove Fundin at Long Eaton" and his worse moment was being sacked from Cradley Heath by telegram.

Peter retired from an active life as a contracted speedway rider in 1974. But continued to play and active part in motorcycle sport as a training instructor for the Auto Cycle Union an the Speedway Control Board. Peter is also a valued member of the World Speedway Riders Association.

JH (Webmaster)