Well Ian, I haven't Googled him, but I can't for the life of me think who the Count is!! Go on then, put me out of my misery!!
Regrettably the names Tommy Ryan and Bill Lisle don't ring any bells either. If it's Speedway, my cousin John Whitaker has all the answers. John has been involved in Speedway since the great Frank Varey rode for Belle Vue in the 20's and 30's. My Dad mechaniced for him in South America in the late 20's, and John could tell you a tale or two about their antics.