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[cmjb]

A long time since I've posted on here and I know activity has fallen a lot, but since he was mentioned a number of times, I thought I'd post to let others know that Ted (Dad) passed away last week at 91. A full and long life and independent til the last. In racing terms, he worked with and sponsored a string of great riders from the '60s to the 80', including Reg Everett, Chas Mortimer, Barry Ditchburn and of course Dave Potter, though he was an engineer first and a sponsor very much second.  I had the luck to have trailed around with him from the age of 7 or 8 across the UK short circuits and latterly the continent, until Dave was killed in '81 - some great memories and even greater stories from him from the days I wasn't there. So to anyone looking in who knew him: raise a glass (though it will have to be ale). and share any memories. Thanks. Chris

[Herr Wankel]

A legend has left us. Thanks Ted for the memories. Cheers.

[Macca]

Thanks for taking the time to let us know, Chris. All our symathies at this sad time.

Your dad was indeed a legend to us - RIP Ted.

Paul M

[billlawrence]

Sad news got my first bike of off Ted a 50cc Ducati then a 250 Ducati a   Yamaha yds 2 And Bridgestone 350 always followed his racing efforts from Dave Chester 350 Norton to Dave Potter great times .They don't make em like him anymore  will drink a pint to him   RIP Ted      Bill Lawrence 

[Russell Burrows]

A great supporter of the sport. RIP Ted Broad. 

[knickerbrook]

Sorry for your loss Chris.

The oft used term "a backbone of the sport" could not be more appropriately applied, or deserved.

R.I.P. Ted.