Tom Farndon: The Greatest Speedway Rider Of Them All
By John Chaplin and Norman Jacobs
Published by The History Press Ltd.
First Published 2010
ISBN 9780752451404
Tom Farndon, a shy young man from Coventry, set out on the road to speedway stardom in 1929. Within five years he had reached celebrity status matched only by today's sporting idols. His skill, daring and remarkable ability had seen him achieve a fame and fortune unsurpassed on the speedway track. His good looks and sheer charisma brought him a huge fan following, particularly among young women, and his incredible talent for speedway racing brought him not only the admiration of his peers but the solid achievement of winning every dirt-