1962 Speedway National League


The 1962 National League was the seventeenth post-war season of the highest tier of motorcycle speedway in Great Britain.

Summary

With the withdrawal of New Cross Rangers and with Leicester Hunters moving down to the Provincial League, the entry list was 8 teams and so home and away fixtures were raced twice. The teams were reduced to just 7 with the mid-season closure of Ipswich Witches. Southampton Saints broke the domination of Wimbledon Dons by winning their first National League title

Final table

TeamPLWDLPts
Southampton Saints24180636
Wimbledon Dons24141929
Coventry Bees241301126
Belle Vue Aces241201224
Norwich Stars241201224
Swindon Robins24921320
Oxford Cheetahs2440208

RiderNatTeamC.M.A.
1Ronnie MooreWimbledon Dons10.14
2Björn KnutssonSouthampton Saints9.89
3Olle NygrenSwindon Robins/Norwich Stars9.86
4Peter CravenBelle Vue Aces9.75
5Barry BriggsSouthampton Saints9.64
6Ove FundinNorwich Stars9.30
7Ron HowWimbledon Dons9.30
8Peter MooreIpswich Witches/Swindon Robins9.02
9Bob AndrewsWimbledon Dons8.82
10Ron MountfordCoventry Bees8.74

National Trophy

The 1962 National Trophy was the 24th edition of the Knockout Cup. Wimbledon were the winners.

First Round

Semi Finals

Final