1951 Speedway National League Division Two


The 1951 National League Division Two was the sixth post-war season of the second tier of motorcycle speedway in Great Britain.

Summary

The League was extended again with 18 teams starting the season. New entrants were Motherwell Eagles and there were again three teams promoted from Division Three - the champions Oxford Cheetahs, third place finishers Leicester Hunters and Liverpool Chads. Plymouth Devils moved back down in the opposite direction.
Norwich Stars retained their title.
Southampton Saints and Sheffield Tars resigned in mid-season and their records were expunged.

Final table

Top Five Riders (League only)

RiderNatTeamC.M.A.
1Jack YoungEdinburgh Monarchs11.72
2Bob LeverenzNorwich Stars10.84
3Derick CloseNewcastle Diamonds/Motherwell Eagles10.71
4Tommy MillerGlasgow White City Tigers10.70
5Arthur ForrestHalifax Dukes10.30

National Trophy Stage Two

The 1951 National Trophy was the 14th 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. Norwich won stage two and therefore qualified for stage three.

Second Division Qualifying First Round

Second Division Qualifying Second Round

Second Division Qualifying Quarter Finals

Second Division Qualifying Semi Finals

Second Division Qualifying Final