[1] Observers generally regard Maurice Stobbart as a pre- and post-war northern-based speedway rider.

He demonstrated his ability in the very first event, when while taking a bend, he struck a post, burst his rear tyre but skilfully retained his balance.

[3] Although he retired at the end of that season through a lack of success, Roland coaxed him back into the sport in 1937 when he began promoting events at Workington, Carlisle and Ayr.

[5] Victories which earned him the opportunity to enter the qualifying round of the world Speedway championships.

[7] Stobbart served with the Royal Air Force during World War II and returned to race Newcastle after his service.