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It looks like the August 22/23 Grass Track has been cancelled , Speedway at Coventry this Friday (7th) still on.

From Friday night at Coventry ...with Alan Artus and myself the new mechanic with the Steve's Place shirt

A few Grass Track meetings lined up , but maybe time for some Road Racing if anyone wants to loan some equipment

OK , Paul is here until the end of the season , the grass track meetings are few and far between and has mentioned that if a road race outfit was available for a loan then that would be great ! Any takers ?

Looking for a number to get hold of Paul Pinfold for an interview on SideCar Radio.....Help

We have now got the number for Paul , but no Road Race Sidecar yet ....

Well I'm feeling guilty for not posting anything else sooner , now Paul has passed away.

http://www.steveenglish.com/index.php/8 ... ul-pinfold

As mentioned in that link ,because of these posts in this forum I introduced myself to Paul at Coventry Speedway,and ended up helping him for the rest of the season. There are many tributes to him on various Grasstrack and Speedway media pages , amongst them this photo from Bathurst ,on a borrowed Windle Yamaha with passenger Zak Hogan.
We had so much fun in a short space of time, and was set to do it all again this year. Farewell my friend. Photo credit ; Mark Salter , son of bike owner Orrie Salter.

Very sad, another loss to bike racing, he was good at everything he turned his hand to. RIP Paul.

Very sad to hear the news of Pauls passing.I knew Paul back in the '80s. A very nice bloke and friend. he will be sadly missed by all who knew him. My condolences to his family and friends. RIP

A very sad loss to the motorcycling community around the world, apart from being a master tactician at sidecar racing he was also an excellent engineer and craftsman. I worked with him on the original "winged" speedway sidecar using 10" wheels and Hoosier tyres, no one understood him and he got plenty of ridicule but undeterred he built a second "pretty one" for Kelvin and Kerry Blair.
My condolences to all the family.

A campaign has been launched to raise funds for the return of Paul's body for burial in the family plot in Warwickshire.
If the target is exceeded , remaining funds would go towards a memorial trophy / event in the future.

Contributions can be made via this link ( Fund target and contributions are Australian Dollars , 1 Pound = appx 2 Dollars )
https://www.gofundme.com/paul-pinfold-rip

PPRacing #234 – Bring our Dad home

Paul's children (Paul Jnr, Jackie, Amy & Sharni) would like to thank everybody who has contacted us via Facebook, phone calls and cards for their support and condolence over the past week since the tragic loss of our father Paul.

As you can imagine Dad’s passing was very unexpected for us all including Dad himself. As we all know Dad lived his life for the moment and he really wasn’t prepared for such a tragic and unfortunate incident.
Dad left behind the most important things he held close to his heart. That was his children, grandchildren, his bike and unwavering passion for racing and his dear friendships he had created globally over the past 66 years.

Whilst Australia and in particular Quinns Rocks in West Australia were home, and hold a special place in his heart, we do know that Dads wishes were to be near his mother and father who are resting in peace in the family village of Hatton, England. This is where Dad grew up and felt most at peace and at home.

Dad’s extensive career achievements are a direct link to his passion, drive and determination. Dad always spoke and acknowledged that his success would not have been possible without the continued support from people all over the world over his 51 years of racing.

We are working hard to organise memorials both in Australia and the UK together with family and friends who are assisting us. The dates and venues of the funeral and memorials will be posted on Facebook and the Go Fund Me site in the near future for all those who would like to join us in honoring and celebrating Dad's life.

As a family we are working to fly Dad back to the UK to be buried in the family plot at Hatton in Warwickshire. We have been quoted approximately A$22,626 / UK£ 10,883 to bring our Dad home and honor his wishes.

Our hope is that the target will achieved and in the event the target is exceeded excess funds would be out to good use towards a Memorial Racing event as has been suggested by some in their tributes on Dad's Facebook page.

Out of the graciousness of your heart we are asking for your help to bring our Dad home.
If you could please share this page with friends and the racing community who knew our Dad.
We thank you with all our hearts, for your support and assistance in this difficult time.
Paul Jnr, Jackie, Amy and Sharni xxx

FOREVER OUR FATHER / FOREVER THE RACER / FOREVER RIP

From Jackie ..

Australian Memorial Service – Paul Pinfold

The late Paul Pinfold, devoted father and champion speedway racer has passed
unexpectedly on the 31st of December in Brisbane.

We would love for you to attend the memorial service to celebrate our father, legend of sidecar racing and his amazing 51 years of designing, building and competing his motorcycles.

The Australian memorial service will be held on the Saturday 30th January 2016 in Brisbane.

Please come and share your stories and send Paul Pinfold off with a beer and final goodbye.

The UK Funeral and memorial service is yet to be confirmed. At this stage it is looking at early February. We will update this information very soon.

Thank you all for your kindness and support through this difficult time.

Australian Memorial Address
Everton Park Hotel
101 Flockton Street
Everton Park
Brisbane, QLD, 4053
Australia

Time 2pm -4.30pm
RSVP & Contact
Please rsvp by Monday 25th January via email: oshealiving@hotmail.com (0408 353 195)

For further information regarding the Australian or UK funeral and memorials please inbox Jackie Phillips or Paul Pinfold on facebook

Further donations to get to our fundraising target would be much appreciated.
https://www.gofundme.com/Paul-Pinfold-R ... aign=upd_n

From this week's Speedway Star

Paul's funeral details announced this morning.......
Alongside the Grass Track and Speedway machinery, the whereabouts of any Pinfold road race chassis , solo and sidecar , and any photos / memorabilia would be welcome for display on the day. Contact as below or via me on here .
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UK Funeral service and Wake - Paul Pinfold

The late Paul Pinfold, devoted father and champion speedway racer has passed unexpectedly on the 31st December in Brisbane, Australia.

We would love for you to attend the funeral and following wake to celebrate his amazing 51 years of designing, building and competing his motorcycles.

The UK funeral service will be held on Friday 12th February 2016 at Holy Trinity Church, Birmingham Road, Hatton, Warwickshire
The service will commence at 2pm.

The wake will follow the church service at the Coventry Speedway, Brandon, Coventry, CV8 3GJ. This will commence at 4.30pm.

We would like to invite all riders from past to present to follow Dads bike around the track in a final lap of honour. For those attending and bringing a bike to take part in the lap of honour please contact Jackie Phillips on 07572 489 434 or email at jac.phillips444@hotmail.com

Following this we will share stories and celebrate Paul Pinfolds life and career over a beer.

Thank you so very much for all your kindness and support through this dificult time. Please share this UK funeral and wake information to all who knew Paul Pinfold. If you know someone who is not on Facebook could you please contact and pass this information on.

http://gofundme.com/Paul-Pinfold-RIP

ALL WELCOME
Please RSVP by Friday 5th February to:
Jackie Phillips 07572 489 434
Inbox Jackie or respond to event page on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/events/814515152004337/
email jac.phillips444@hotmail.com

To the world he was one, to us he was our world, our Dad xxx

Paul Jnr, Jackie, Amy and Sharni