1948 Speedway National League


The 1948 National League Division One was the third post-war season of the highest tier of motorcycle speedway in Great Britain.

Summary

The entrant list was the same as the previous season. New Cross Rangers won the National League for the second time.

Final table

On account of the small number of teams in the league the Anniversary Cup was run in a league format. Harringay Racers finished on top.

Anniversary Cup table

TeamPLWDLPts
Harringay Racers1290318
Belle Vue Aces1270514
Odsal Boomerangs1270514
New Cross Rangers1260612
West Ham Hammers1260612
Wembley Lions1250710
Wimbledon Dons1220104

Top Ten Riders (League only)

RiderNatTeamC.M.A.
1Vic DugganHarringay Racers11.42
2Ron JohnsonNew Cross Rangers10.33
3Wilbur LamoreauxWembley Lions9.71
4George WilksWembley Lions9.65
5Max GrosskreutzOdsal Boomerangs9.63
6Aub LawsonWest Ham Hammers9.59
7Alec StathamWimbledon Dons9.48
8Jack ParkerBelle Vue Aces9.35
9Eric ChittyWest Ham Hammers9.21
10Norman ParkerWimbledon Dons9.09

National Trophy

The 1948 Trophy was the 11th edition of the Knockout Cup.

Qualifying First Round

Qualifying Second Round

Qualifying Third Round

Qualifying Final Round

Elimination First Round

Elimination Second Round

Elimination Third Round

Elimination Final

Quarter Finals

Semi Finals

Final