1949 Speedway National League


The 1949 National League Division One was the fourth post-war season of the highest tier of motorcycle speedway in Great Britain.

Summary

joined the league.
The Anniversary Cup was discontinued as the teams would meet each other 6 times in the league. Wembley Lions won the National League for the fourth time.

Final table

TeamPLWDLPts
Wembley Lions422811357
Belle Vue Aces422401848
New Cross Rangers422401848
West Ham Hammers422301946
Odsal Boomerangs422211945
Harringay Racers421802436
Birmingham Brummies421612532
Wimbledon Dons421113023

Top Ten Riders (League only)

RiderNatTeamC.M.A.
1Vic DugganHarringay Racers10.65
2Graham WarrenBirmingham Brummies10.21
3Jack ParkerBelle Vue Aces10.12
4Wilbur LamoreauxBirmingham Brummies9.86
5Dent OliverBelle Vue Aces9.60
6Aub LawsonWest Ham Hammers9.57
7Norman ParkerWimbledon Dons9.35
8Bill GilbertWembley Lions9.24
9Tommy PriceWembley Lions9.10
10Ron ClarkeOdsal Boomerangs8.79

National Trophy Stage Three

The 1949 National Trophy was the 12th edition of the Knockout Cup. The Trophy consisted of three stages; stage one was for the third division clubs, stage two was for the second division clubs and stage three was for the top tier clubs. The winner of stage one would qualify for stage two and the winner of stage two would qualify for the third and final stage. Belle Vue Aces won the third and final stage and were therefore declared the 1949 National Trophy champions.

First Round

Second Round

Semi Finals

Final