LEGENDS JOHN BOULGER AND PHIL CRUMP TO BE HONOURED AT THE IKON ISM

Speedway solo legends John Boulger and Phil Crump will be honoured at the upcoming Ikon Suspension International Speedway Masters at Gillman Speedway in glittering fashion.

Boulger and Crump, two of the nation’s most successful ever international riders, will be the subject of a touching video tribute on the 25 square metre big screen, as well as being paraded in front of the big crowd that is expected, on night two (December 28), of the #ISM24, incorporating the Leigh Adams Medal.

Boulger, born in Adelaide, is a nine-time South Australian Champion, two-time Australian Champion, Australasian Champion and former Australian Longtrack Champion.

Boulger’s greatest success, came in 1976, when riding as team as captain, he spearheaded Australia to its historic first victory in the Speedway World Team Cup, conducted at London’s White City Stadium. He combined with Phil Crump, Billy Sanders and Phil Herne, to claim the coveted gold medal for Australia, defeating Poland (silver) and Sweden (bronze).

John Boulger rode with distinction in the high-profile British League, between 1967 and 1979, representing clubs such as Long Eaton, Leicester and Cradley. He was also a two-time World Finalist and five-time British Finalist.

Meanwhile, Mildura born Phil Crump, is regarded as one of Australian speedway’s all-time greats. The now 72-year-old, is a thirteen-time Victorian Champion, four-time Australian Champion and former Australian Longtrack Champion.

Crump was the top point-scorer for Australia (11 points) when it annexed the 1976 World Team Cup, which was the same year he finished third (12 points) in the World Individual Final, in Katowice, Poland, behind Peter Collins and Malcolm Simmons, both from England.

Phil’s British league career spanned 1971 to 1990, representing numerous clubs, including Newport, Wolverhampton, Oxford, Hackney, King’s Lynn and Ipswich, to name just some.

“I’m sure there won’t be a dry eye in this house when John Boulger and Phil Crump are paraded at Gillman on night two of the #ISM24,” said organiser David Tapp.

“Both men are iconic in Australian and world speedway, achieving wonderful success, during what many people regard, as the sports’ golden era of the 70s and 80s.

“Phil and John, combined, are believed to have ridden in more than 100 Test Matches for Australia. We are producing a special video tribute honouring the pair, which will be shown on the venue big screen, and on the livestream coverage, before they enter the track and go on parade”.

Further speedway legends are to be announced in coming weeks whom will be honoured on December 27 and 28 at the two-night #ISM24 spectacular.