1938 Speedway National League


The 1938 National League Division One was the seventh season of the highest tier of motorcycle speedway in Great Britain.

Summary

The only change from the previous season was Bristol Bulldogs moving up from the Provincial League and Hackney Wick Wolves moving down to take their place. They also swapped licences and riders as well as divisions.
New Cross Rangers won their first national title.

Final table

TeamPLWDLPts
New Cross Rangers24151831
West Ham Hammers241311027
Wembley Lions241311027
Wimbledon Dons24123927
Belle Vue Aces241101322
Harringay Tigers241011321
Bristol Bulldogs24611713

Top Ten Riders

RiderNatTeamC.M.A.
1Jack MilneNew Cross Rangers10.96
2Wilbur LamoreauxWimbledon Dons10.93
3Bluey WilkinsonWest Ham Hammers10.67
4Lionel van PraagWembley10.50
5Bill KitchenBelle Vue Aces10.24
6Cordy MilneHackney Wick Wolves9.46
7Frank VareyBelle Vue Aces9.16
8Jack ParkerHarringay Tigers9.16
9Les WottonHarringay Tigers8.92
10Frank CharlesWembley8.59

National Trophy

The 1938 National Trophy was the eighth edition of the Knockout Cup.

First Qualifying Round

Second Qualifying Round

Third Qualifying Round

Final Qualifying Round

Quarter Finals

Semi Finals

Final