1962 Russians Win Ice Racing Ullevi Stadium Sweden - 2-Page Motorcycle Article

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1962 Russians Win Ice Racing Ullevi Stadium Gothenburg Sweden - 2-Page Motorcycle Article
Original, vintage magazine article
Page Size: Approx 8" x 11" (21 cm x 28 cm) each page
Condition: Good
Motorcycle ice racing is said to be one of
the most dangerous looking sports in the
world, and from the photos in this story,
I’m sure that you’ll readily agree with us.
Riding on the artificial ice of the Ullevi
Stadium in Gothenburg, Sweden, the Rus-
sian team swept to victory over the expert
Swedish riders. Leader of the Russian as-
sault was Boris Samoradow, the Soviets
1961 Champion, riding a specially prepared
Eso machine. Not only did he turn the fast-
est time of the evening, but he won the
maximum 12 out of 12 points. The Swedish
team consisted of Speedway World Cham-
pion, Ove Fundin, runner up in the world
competition and Swedish champ Bjorn
Knutsson and P-0 Soderman who had not
done any racing for over two years. Ove
Fundin who had not raced on the ice for six
years fell off heavily in the third race and
gave the spectators a few tense moments
until all the churning spikes had gone
safely by.
At the finish, it was Boris Samoradow,
P-O Soderman, Knutsson and road racing
enthusiast Billy Anderson.
The next event the Russians rode was at
Linkoping, Sweden. This time, the Swedes
were ready for the Russian onslaught, and
after a closely fought battle, Sweden
emerged victorious. Heading the Swedish
team was Bemt Hornfeldt on a potent JAP
machine. Bernt had been practicing steadily
for two weeks on rough surfaced sea ice,
so he found the win on the smooth stadium
ice comparatively easy.
After the series of events were over, a
party was held which created much good
will between both teams. For international
friendship, there isn’t very much to beat
motorcycling.
Swedish rider B. Hornfeldt leads Russian Sergej Sfarcyh down the straight
The three Russian Riders, Boris Samoradow, Sergej
Starcyh and Farid Schajnurow.
Russian rider Sergej Sfarcyh on his Eso machine at Ullevi Stadium.
Samoradow banks his Eso over during the fast action at Ullevi Stadium. As you can see from this photo, traction is unlimited and broadsliding
is not used at all.
This is the thing that makes the wheels go around,
a JAP racing engine with alloy barrel. Note the
large hairpin valve springs.
Ove Fundin models the uniform of the day. Note
the knee pad made from a section of automobile
tire and the hot shoe similar to the ones used by
flatrack riders.
Russian winner Samoradow looks pleased after
his victory. In the foreground Starych checks over
his Eso machine.
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