1953 Speedway National League


The 1953 National League Division One was the eighth post-war season of the highest tier of motorcycle speedway in Great Britain.

Summary

folded in June. Wembley Lions won their fifth consecutive title and their eighth overall.

Final table

TeamPLWDLPts
Wembley Lions16111423
Harringay Racers16110522
Birmingham Brummies1691619
Bradford Tudors1681717
Wimbledon Dons1680816
West Ham Hammers1670914
Norwich Stars16601012
Belle Vue Aces16511011
Bristol Bulldogs16501110

New Cross Rangers withdrew mid-season - record expunged.
The Coronation Cup was run in a league format. Harringay Racers came out on top.

Coronation Cup Final table

TeamPLWDLPts
Harringay Racers16120424
Wembley Lions1690718
Bradford Tudors1681717
Belle Vue Aces1680816
Norwich Stars1671815
Wimbledon Dons1670914
West Ham Hammers1670914
Bristol Bulldogs1670914
Birmingham Brummies16601012

New Cross Rangers withdrew mid-season - record expunged.

Top Ten Riders (League only)

RiderNatTeamC.M.A.
1Ronnie MooreWimbledon Dons10.63
2Jack YoungWest Ham Hammers10.61
3Alan HuntBirmingham Brummies10.47
4Olle NygrenBristol Bulldogs10.25
5Freddie WilliamsWembley Lions10.13
6Arthur ForrestBradford Tudors9.94
7Split WatermanHarringay Racers9.84
8Eric WilliamsWembley Lions9.66
9Aub LawsonNorwich Stars9.19
10Tommy PriceWembley Lions9.13

National Trophy

The 1953 National Trophy was the 16th edition of the Knockout Cup.

First Round

Second Round

Third Round

Fourth Round

Quarter Finals

Semi Finals

Final