Whatever happened to:

[Deleted]

Split Waterman he rode in the early 50's what a classic name

[admin]

Didn't he end up on the wrong side of the law for some reason or another? I agree, a super name. And of course he figured in the celebrated "Biggs Final".

[jimblanchard]

Yeah he did sub something with Gold bars/vat etc. He did some stir for it. He now is retired and living in Spain. They got him over a few years ago for the Vintage Speedway Riders dinner as the guest of Honour but when he was asked to make a speech he just said 'Thanks'. Everyone it seems was totally pissed with that.

I sort of knew him and Avril back in the 60's and looked after his bike in the pits for Ken Brett for few years but I have not seen or spoke to him since. (Me being me ;D I can dig up a couple of pictures of me sitting on his bike in a day or so if anyone is really interested... :

Saw him beat the great Fundin 3 times at New Cross one night so he was quite capable if he wanted to be as rider..

[Deleted]

Split did turn out at the new Spanish track for the grand opening.Although that was just publicity and not a meeting i think.