May 23rd
The Motor Cycle reports on the new Veloce 2½ h.p. machines.
Later known as Velocette, they manufactured motorcycles from 1905 to 1971.
1912 Veloce
Ove Fundin born Tranås, Sweden.
Known as the "Flying Fox" for his red hair, he won the Speedway World Championship Final in 1956, and had podium finishes for 11 consecutive years, an unmatched record. He rode with the Norwich Stars from 1955 to 1964, and is considered one of the greatest riders of all time.
Ove Fundin