A regular feature of Humans of Speedway, our Speedway Paradise feature asks guests to create their dream speedway meeting, including designing their perfect stadium and their all time 1-7..

Peter Oakes, an award winning Fleet Street journalist in his day job but also went way beyond just reporting on speedway. He became firmly a part of it, working on PR for clubs, becoming a promoter, a team manager, and the personal manager & best friend of one of the sports greatest ever riders Ivan Mauger. 

Find out who makes Peter's all time team, where the meeting would be help and who the opposition would be..! Some fantastic stories ahead so relax and enjoy!

 

 

 

 

A regular feature of Humans of Speedway, our Speedway Paradise feature asks guests to create their dream speedway meeting, including designing their perfect stadium and their all time 1-7..
Peter Oakes, an award winning Fleet Street journalist in his day job but also went way beyond just reporting on speedway. He became firmly a part of it, working on PR for clubs, becoming a promoter, a team manager, and the personal manager &amp; best friend of one of the sports greatest ever riders Ivan Mauger.&nbsp;
Find out who makes Peter's all time team, where the meeting would be help and who the opposition would be..! Some fantastic stories ahead so relax and enjoy!
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Humans of Speedway gives you the chance to get to know the stars and unsung heroes of one of the most exhilarating sports in the world.

In this series hosted by lifelong fan Ian Brannan, we speak to World Champions of the sport, referees, track staff, promoters, commentators, writers, mechanics, match day hosts and more! Each have their own story of their love affair with the sport, and each play their own role, large or small, in making speedway one fo the most action packed, adrenaline fulled yet also friendliest sports there is.

So please hit subscribe and get ready for Humans Of Speedway..!

 

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Humans of Speedway gives you the chance to get to know the stars and unsung heroes of one of the most exhilarating sports in the world.
In this series hosted by lifelong fan Ian Brannan, we speak to World Champions of the sport, referees, track staff, promoters, commentators, writers, mechanics, match day hosts and more! Each have their own story of their love affair with the sport, and each play their own role, large or small, in making speedway one fo the most action packed, adrenaline fulled yet also friendliest sports there is.
So please hit subscribe and get ready for Humans Of Speedway..!
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Meeting some of the figures which the sport of speedway relies on to make it tick..

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Kelvin Tatum MBE is simply a British speedway legend, 2x British Champion, 3x league titles, 1 Speedway World Cup and a 3x World Longtrack champion to a few of his achievements in a career spanning 3 decades!

He's now known to a worldwide audience as the voice of British and Grand Prix TV coverage on Eurosport & Discovery+, working alongside the biggest names of the present time.

In this podcast, it's time for Kelvin to tell you what he really thinks of the big speedway stories of the moment, tales of his international adventures with the GP series, and offer more insight into the world of speedway than time allows on TV!

Plus Kelvin will be opening his contacts book and we'll bring you guests right outta the top drawer! Not just talking speedway but learning more about the stars of the shale, and maybe some things even their nearest & dearest won't know until now!

"Like and Subscribe" so you never miss an episode. They won't be weekly, or even regular, but you can be sure when there's something to be said, Tatum Talks!

Kelvin Tatum MBE is simply a British speedway legend, 2x British Champion, 3x league titles, 1 Speedway World Cup and a 3x World Longtrack champion to a few of his achievements in a career spanning 3 decades! He's now known to a worldwide audience as the voice of British and Grand Prix TV coverage on Eurosport &amp; Discovery+, working alongside the biggest names of the present time.
In this podcast, it's time for Kelvin to tell you what he really thinks of the big speedway stories of the moment, tales of his international adventures with the GP series, and offer more insight into the world of speedway than time allows on TV!
Plus Kelvin will be opening his contacts book and we'll bring you guests right outta the top drawer! Not just talking speedway but learning more about the stars of the shale, and maybe some things even their nearest &amp; dearest won't know until now! "Like and Subscribe" so you never miss an episode. They won't be weekly, or even regular, but you can be sure when there's something to be said, Tatum Talks!

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Rounds 3 & 4 of Speedway GP in Manchester delivered some amazing races, possibly one of the best ever, 2 different winners and a new series leader..! There's lots to unpack, Kelvin Tatum & Ian Brannan chat through it all, along with some exclusive chats..! Hear from new Golden Race Jacket holder Brady Kurtz, and Michael Jepsen Jensen, as well as world champion Bartosz Zmarzlik, who all featured in that epid final on Saturday.. Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss any other episodes..!

Rounds 3 &amp; 4 of Speedway GP in Manchester delivered some amazing races, possibly one of the best ever, 2 different winners and a new series leader..! There's lots to unpack, Kelvin Tatum &amp; Ian Brannan chat through it all, along with some exclusive chats..! Hear from new Golden Race Jacket holder Brady Kurtz, and Michael Jepsen Jensen, as well as world champion Bartosz Zmarzlik, who all featured in that epid final on Saturday.. Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss any other episodes..!

Tatum Talks: With Kelvin Tatum & Ian Brannan - Manchester SGP Review, Brady Kurtz & MJJ Interviews

Speedway GP rounds 3 & 4 are next up on the calendar, and after a terrific GP in Prague, the spotlight falls on Manchester. Joining British Speedway legend Kelvin Tatum & Ian Brannan in this episode is the man in charge of hosting 2 days of world championship speedway.. Belle Vue CEO and Team Australia boss Mark Lemon! Lots to discuss including lessons from 2025, the loss of Dan Bewley, and what's in store for SGP in 2026 as it returns to the National Speedway Stadium..!

Speedway GP rounds 3 &amp; 4 are next up on the calendar, and after a terrific GP in Prague, the spotlight falls on Manchester. Joining British Speedway legend Kelvin Tatum &amp; Ian Brannan in this episode is the man in charge of hosting 2 days of world championship speedway.. Belle Vue CEO and Team Australia boss Mark Lemon! Lots to discuss including lessons from 2025, the loss of Dan Bewley, and what's in store for SGP in 2026 as it returns to the National Speedway Stadium..!

Tatum Talks: With Kelvin Tatum & Ian Brannan - Special Guest MARK LEMON - Speedway GP Manchester

The Speedway Grand Prix season is underway, and Kelvin Tatum is back from Bavaria for a de brief with Ian Brannan after round 1 in Landshut saw Kacper Woryna top the podium! For the Brits Dan Bewley had an almost faultless night, and Robert Lambert saw a return to form. Whilst World Champion Bartosz Zmarzlik fought his way to a podium finish despite a less than perfect night.

We also take a look at the Speedway World Cup Semi Final the previous night as GB were convincing winners in Germany, and now look forward to a big night at the PGE Narodowy Stadium in Warsaw in August. Next up for the SGP is Prague, and more beer tents for Kelv to navigate. Plus we have a look at what's gone on so far in British Speedway too.

 

Don't forget to like / subscribe!

The Speedway Grand Prix season is underway, and Kelvin Tatum is back from Bavaria for a de brief with Ian Brannan after round 1 in Landshut saw Kacper Woryna top the podium! For the Brits Dan Bewley had an almost faultless night, and Robert Lambert saw a return to form. Whilst World Champion Bartosz Zmarzlik fought his way to a podium finish despite a less than perfect night.
We also take a look at the Speedway World Cup Semi Final the previous night as GB were convincing winners in Germany, and now look forward to a big night at the PGE Narodowy Stadium in Warsaw in August. Next up for the SGP is Prague, and more beer tents for Kelv to navigate. Plus we have a look at what's gone on so far in British Speedway too.
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