the year 1985.......was visiting my home city of Christchurch, from Melbourne where I live these days,( a great city to live in, in this modern world,even have thier own 'Earthquakes')....decided to visit Whitcoulls, Christchurch's Big Book Store where I came across a copy of Ronnie Moore's 'Autobiography', got to have item, as Ronnie Moore was my 1st 'Super Hero' (slightly influenced by my father's respect for him.."Ronnie's racing Saturday night,Want to go to the Speedway"!!!?? (ofcouse there where lawns to be mowed, etc)...so cashed the lady at the till,wandered out into the street thinking, how neat it would be to have him sign his own book!!!
Can Do, I'm thinking, got wheels, got time, need a phone book...probably got a 'silent number'..(forgot I wasn't in Australia for a moment!).....found the phone book,Dam!!..found the number...R. Moore/ Cashmere...Has to be!!.......so I ring it ...Ive heard 'CLICK' before....." Yes,would it be possible to speak to Ron, please"........Sound Business like......Lady said that she would fetch him from his lawn mowing duties..(thought 'Shit'!! he must have to mow the lawn before he goes to the speedway too!!).......well the man his self came to the phone,I stated my request, pointing out I was on a trip from Aust. for a few days....
Wow!!,what an afternoon,Ronnie Moore afforded me 3hours of his time to talk Speedway/ Cars/people, to a complete stranger on his front lawn chair, we shared a time for a Coffee,graciously provided by Ron's beautiful wife ( ex 'Windmill Show Girl,probably 50's style Playboy Bunny ,but much more classy!) ,who I must say kept a sense of humour considering the lawns weren't finished,so as I felt I was over over staying my welcome,I asked Ron to sign my book ( A treasured item!)and made my exit.....a fantastic time/moment in my life of things achieved....
....sorta reminds me of what my Father advised me of once when I was over agonizing over a question I had to put to the Mayor of Christchurch,with regards to getting permission to have a 'lunch time' street parade of 'Hot Cars' to promote a 'Hot Rod Show' we where staging...........He said.."Son, there is only one answer to any question..Yes!! or No!! and you will never know the answer, unless you ask"!!!!
That Sunny Day it was a, Yes!!...Ronnie Moore, not only a Champion, but a Gentlman, I believe he never forgot where he started, I thank him for his time that day and wish him well today ........Regards Myles Johnson /
Fan !!!