Promoter Mike Parker introduces Tracie Bennett from Coronation Street, with special guest Dave Hodgson. (All b/w photos by Steve Botham)Colin Taylor on the Semi-Final parade lap.Graham Blundell failed to make it through the Semi-Final.Another non-qualifier from the Semi Final was Steve Bates.Des Chandler was a non-finisher in the Semi-Final.Bert Finnikin finished fifth from inside row 2.Dave Mellor's mechanic enjoying a can of Newcastle Brown.Eighth place in the Semi-Final for Gerald Taylor.Colin Gautry came home sixth in the Semi-Final.Tenth place for Rob Pearce in the Semi-Final.Tracie Bennett presents Rob Bradsell with his trophy.An 11th place for Ken Brown in the Semi-Final.Dan Clarke did not finish the Semi-Final.A row 4 start for Brian Tuplin but no finish.Rod Falding finished the Semi-Final out of the places.Myke James did not make it through the Semi-Final.Mike Close and Len Wolfenden lead off the World Semi-Final.World Semi-Final rolling lap down the home straight.Ken Brown and Dan Clarke come to grief. Ken restarted but Dan retired.Len Wolfenden is wide and Mike Close goes through in the inside for the lead.Bobby Burns tangles with Rod Falding.Instead of the trophy, Len Wolfenden picked up Tracie!Andy Stott (3rd), Mike Close (1st), Len Wolfenden (3rd), Tracie Bennett (Coronation Street), and Dave Hodgson.Gentlemen, start your engines. (HM/IB photo)The victory lap (HM/IB photo)
