Terry Betts 'very honoured' to feature in stunning motorsport mural at the Adrian Flux Arena

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Legend Terry Betts admits he feels flattered to have been immortalised on a jaw-dropping motorsport mural at the Adrian Flux Arena.

The 81-year-old - widely considered as King's Lynn's finest rider of all time - takes centre stage on the graffiti-styled piece that includes three other iconic figures from the Stars' history.

Long-time owner Keith 'Buster' Chapman's name features in the stunning street art and, in a touching tribute, so does founding promoter Maurice Littlechild and much-loved announcer Edwin Overland, who died last year. The quartet received countless nominations to appear after Adrian Flux asked for suggestions from fans about who should be included.

Betts said: "I haven't seen it in person yet but it really looks quite impressive. I'll be going down to have a look at it because I've still got a lot of friends in the area.

"To see yourself on the side of the stadium and know it's something everyone can see makes me feel very honoured. I'm sure there'll be lots of young people asking 'who the hell is that?' and why wouldn't they? It's 60-odd years ago that I started racing for Lynn.

"It was such a big part of my life for 14 years and we all grew up together, the club and the stadium as well. Back in my day everything was green and yellow - I've never seen myself in blue! But it fits in with what Lynn are doing and hopefully the new breed will keep coming to visit because speedway is the best motorsport going. You can see all the action.

"To know people nominated me to be on the mural and that I haven't been completely forgotten is marvellous."

Betts competed in 649 meetings - Lynn's most-ever appearances by a single rider - and was voted the best Stars rider ever in 2005. He won two World Team Cup titles and the World Pairs Championship in the 1970s during his 14 seasons at Saddlebow Road.

Well-known figures from the world of banger racing and stock cars are also included in the piece that champions all forms of motorsport that feature in Lynn.

Street art company MurWalls designed and produced the showcase mural, and another closer to the road that proudly displays the Adrian Flux logo.They have gained widespread praise for a number of headline-grabbing pieces of work, including a tribute to Liverpool football player Diogo Jota who died alongside his brother in a car accident and a piece on musician Ed Sheeran who supports Ipswich Town Football Club.

Gerry Bucke, the Adrian Flux general manager, said: "The mural looks incredible and we couldn't be happier with how the project went. The detail really has to be seen in person to be appreciated.

"Our name is intrinsically linked to the venue now but we still know what matters most - the names and faces of those people who have played a huge part in providing sporting entertainment to thousands of people over the years. It's fitting that seven of the most important figures have been honoured now and forever more."

The project was commissioned to celebrate 10 years of the insurance broker sponsoring Norfolk's premier motorsport venue, formerly known as the Norfolk Arena. It took roughly two days to complete the artwork with staff at the Arena having helped prep the walls before Murwalls arrived in West Norfolk.

Visit the Adrian Flux website to watch a video - which includes footage from the Stars' memorable 46-44 home win against Ipswich in July - of the work taking place.

This article was first published on 3rd August 2025

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