He won a record six world championships finals, a feat equalled only with the inclusion of the speedway gp championships by tony rickardsson of sweden who won one world final and five gp championships. Its good when a sport gives back to those that made it great in the first place. Ivan mauger embraced the epithet when he entered the world of speedway in his teens, going on to become an unsurpassed sixtime world champion. The new zealander described as the best motorcycle speedway rider ever, ivan mauger, has died aged 78. Sep, 2017 a collection of bikes belonging to speedway supremo ivan mauger will be going under the hammer when a motorcycle show rolls into staffordshire county showground next month. Its all speculation of course, but i dont think ivan would have been as dominant if he had to deal with the other 5 at their peaks on a regular basis. Driven by uncompromising determination and naked ambition he became, to terrace fans and ontrack rivlas alike, a virtual sporting automaton. Ivan mauger is considered to be the best speedway rider ever and was voted as the greatest rider of the 20th century. Tributes are flowing for kiwi speedway champion ivan mauger, who has passed away at the age of 78. How ivan mauger made the falcons fly on the fastest track in.
Maugers management released a statement today stating the 73yearold 15 times world. Ivan maugers new zealand race jacket from the world team cup qualifying round at kings lynn 1984. Mauger was a speedway legend, and was the holder of six individual world championship titles between 1968 and 1979. Ivan maugers speedway motorbikes under the hammer how. Apr 16, 2018 speedway legend ivan mauger has died at the age of 78. There is some wear and marks to the illustrated dustjacket. Former world speedway and long track champion ivan mauger obe mbe is being treated. Ivan mauger simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Few new zealanders have achieved so much and dominated on a global stage as ivan. The will to win, ivan mauger shop online for books. Some minor fading, wear and bumping to the blue hard cloth covers. Speedway 1977 australasian final ivan mauger youtube. Ivan mauger was born in christchurch in 4th october 1939. Belle vue manchester ivan mauger speedway world champion.
Ivan maugers world speedway book hardcover august 1, 1974 by ivan mauger author. The kiwi speedway rider won the world title six times and was the sports most famous face right the way through the 1970s. Mauger rode for several british teams wimbledon dons, newcastle diamonds, belle vue aces, exeter falcons, and the hull vikings. Mauger who won six world championships died early this morning on the gold coast. Ivan mauger is the first book to detail the complete career of one of speedways greatest legends. Former world speedway and long track champion ivan mauger obe mbe is being treated for cognitive aphasia, a communication disorder the mauger family are issuing this statement detailing the situation and will be making no further comment. With wide appeal in both europe and worldwide, this book contains a wealth of images of his magnificent career. Mauger, who was born in christchurch in 1939, passed away in australia on monday morning aged 78. Ivan mauger was one of three world speedway kings from christchurch. Speedway was a very big deal in the 50s, 60s, and 70s and these three new zealanders were the kings. Tributes for kiwi world speedway champion ivan mauger nz herald.
When it came to professionalism ivan just took it to another level and six world titles speak for themselves. Not one of my favourite riders, but i think he would of been the greatest in any era, the man was to painstakingly perfect in everything he did to the point of obsession. The absolute professional of the sport he chose to be the best of. The most prolific speedway rider in world championship history, ivan mauger has retired from public life. I count myself blessed i was able to have a good conversation with ivan when he was over doing his book tour a couple of years ago. Tiger annual from 1981, odd that it covers ivan s win in 1979. This is the first book to the reveal the complex personality behind the public image that is ivan mauger, the dedicated and often ruthlessly efficient speedway multi world champion. Peter oakes a collection of essays discussing the stars and teams of professional international motorcycle racing. The speedway world is in mourning following the passing of the great ivan mauger, six times world champion and voted speedway star magazines man of the millennium in 1999. An online book of condolence has now been setup for the sixtimes world champion. No modern racer has surpassed his record of success which includes nine other world. Ivan mauger book of condolence british speedway official. Speedway legend ivan mauger has died at the age of 78 after a long battle with dementia. Apr 19, 2018 when speedways popularity as a spectator sport was eclipsed only by football, ivan mauger was its greatest star.
I was lucky enough to watch ivan race in his days at hull speedway around the bulevard. May 16, 2019 ivan though, in those years was in the age range 29 33, just about the point when most speedway riders were at the peak of their powers. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Ivan mauger retires from public life due to illhealth. In an era when the sport, and many of its participants, were a little rough. A selection of programmes featuring ivan mauger, starting with his first apperance at wimbledon in 1957. Ivan mauger s world speedway book hardcover august 1, 1974 by ivan mauger author visit amazons ivan mauger page. Aranui speedway in christchurch has produced three of the greatest riders of all time in ivan mauger, barry briggs and ronnie moore collecting 12 world titles between them.
His motorcycle racing achievements 15 world titles on speedway and long. Ivan mauger is probably the most written about rider in speedway history, so do we really need another book about him. He was born in christchurch, new zealand mauger died on 16 april 2018 in gold coast, australia at the age of 78. Ivan mauger the man behind the myth john chaplin speedway historian john chaplin is the man behind this new book that takes a fresh approach to a familiar subject. When speedways popularity as a spectator sport was eclipsed only by football, ivan mauger was its greatest star.
The best way to buy the book, around the world ways to buy. Photo greg bowker speedway was a very big deal, probably because new zealanders were the kings of the 50s, 60s and 70s. Ivan mauger, who has died aged 78, was the only person to have won six speedway world championships and was often hailed as the greatest rider in the history of the sport. We are preparing to make the case for commemoration of ivan maugers life and. How ivan mauger made the falcons fly on the fastest track.
Speedway supporters across the world can now pay tribute to ivan mauger who sadly passed away earlier this week after a long illness. Ivan maugers world speedway book hardcover august 1, 1974 by ivan mauger author visit amazons ivan mauger page. World speedway book has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Isbn 9780720707250 9780720707250 hardcover, transatlantic arts, 1974. This is a statement we released to the press today march 2015 regarding ivan. A collection of bikes belonging to speedway supremo ivan mauger will be going under the hammer when a motorcycle show rolls into staffordshire county showground next month. My copy of ivan maugers speedway book, given to me by the man himself. Mauger family statement 2015 the mauger family say. I am very lucky to have watched a lot of speedway in the 70s when there were so many top riders and ivan mauger was right up there at the top. Iconic new zealand rider ivan mauger is being remembered as a megastar of the speedway world.
Apr 08, 2014 i think the idea of a benifit meeting with ivan s name on it with the proceeds going to chairity is a great idea providing ivan s family is fine with it. Ivan gerald mauger, obe, born 4 october 1939 in christchurch, new zealand is a retired motorcycle speedway rider. Mauger rode for several british teams wimbledon dons, newcastle diamonds, belle. John chaplin reveals the complex personality that is ivan mauger, the dedicated and often ruthlessly efficient ambition that made him a virtual sporting automaton. Condition is good, dust jacket has shelf wear and tear.
Film of a speedway event at mystery creek near hamilton, new zealand, on march 4th, 1973 featuring reigning world champion ivan mauger plus former champions barry briggs and. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. He jointly holds the record for most speedway world championship wins with swedens tony rickardsson with six wins each, one in front of swedish legend ove fundin mauger won the individual speedway world championship in 1968, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1977 and 1979. Programmes ivanmauger ivan mauger speedway world champion. The mauger family are issuing this statement detailing the situation and will be making no further comment. If you would like to add to the book with your personal memories of ivans life and achievements, please click here.
Ivan was the top non iron curtain qualifier in poland, two weeks later he would win the first of his world titles, which took his career to a whole new level. The one on the right is from eastbourne, an england v overseas meeting, ivan scored 11 from 6 rides for the overseas, england ran out the winners 5849. The signed copy of his book is one of my most treasured. World speedway book book by ivan mauger editor, peter. International motorcycle speedway may not attract the huge following it enjoyed during the golden years of the 1970s but the name ivan mauger still resonates with anyone who has even a passing interest in this decidedly highoctane sport that sees a field of four to six riders slide brakeless, highpowered bikes around a dirt oval for four short but thrilling laps. Ivan maugers world speedway book rare 1st edition 1973.
Keith, who was at onetime track photographer at oxford speedway has kindly given me permission to use these images of ivan mauger. The cheapest way for uk and european fans to buy the ivan mauger autobiography the will to win is from the speedway star, 9 copper gate mews brighton road surbiton surrey england kt6 5ne. World speedway book book by ivan mauger editor, peter oakes. The sixtime world champ passed away on monday after a. He is considered by many internationally to be the best speedway rider ever, winning six individual. Apr 16, 2018 ivan mauger died today at the age of 78 and tributes poured in.
World speedway book and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Few new zealanders have achieved so much and dominated on a global stage as ivan mauger, six times the world speedway champion. Ivan mauger ebook by john chaplin 9780752482514 rakuten kobo. Aug 01, 2012 ivan mauger is the first book to detail the complete career of one of speedways greatest legends. Driven by uncompromising determination and naked ambition he became, to terrace fans and on. Decorated with the obe and mbe and twice sportsman of the year, he never did anything by halves during his stellar career. Speedway legend ivan mauger has died at the age of 78. A short documentary in which raye mauger, speedway champion ivan. Front cover of the brochure for the speedway hall of fame at the donington park motor racing circuit. His achievements in motorcycle track racing nine individual world titles on long track and speedway are legendary, but here john chaplin exposes the magic. The sixtime world champion, who made his name riding for some of britains most successful teams, passed away on monday morning following a. This hardback book comes to you in good used condition.
Ivan gerald mauger obe 4 october 1939 16 april 2018 was a motorcycle speedway rider from new zealand. Former world speedway and long track champion ivan mauger obe mbe is being treated for cognitive aphasia, a communication disorder. Way more information than you ever wanted on how to fell a tree. Ivan gerald mauger 4 october 1939 16 april 2018 was a new zealand motorcycle speedway rider. Ivan, who won six speedway titles between 1968 and 1979, and long track crowns in 1971, 1972 and 1976, announced his retirement from public life two years ago. I bought this mudguard from derek at starline guards, he first started painting things for ivan as a 16 year old. Tributes for kiwi world speedway champion ivan mauger nz. Ivan mauger died today at the age of 78 and tributes poured in. This is the first book to the reveal the complex personality behind the public image that is ivan mauger, the dedicated and often ruthlessly efficient speedway. More editions of ivan mauger s world speedway book. Tiger annual from 1981, odd that it covers ivans win in 1979.