1970 British League season


The 1970 British League season was the sixth season of the highest tier of motorcycle speedway in Great Britain.

Summary

entered the British league having bought the licence - and inherited the riders - from the Coatbridge Monarchs. Belle Vue Aces secured their first British League title.

Final table

M = Matches; W = Wins; D = Draws; L = Losses; Pts = Total Points

Top Ten Riders

RiderNatTeamC.M.A.
1Ivan MaugerBelle Vue Aces11.23
2Anders MichanekNewcastle Diamonds10.91
3Jim AireySheffield Tigers10.82
4Ray WilsonLeicester Lions10.77
5Nigel BoocockCoventry Bees10.67
6Eric BoocockHalifax Dukes10.59
7Barry BriggsSwindon Robins10.56
8Ole OlsenWolverhampton Wolves10.27
9Jim McMillanGlasgow Tigers10.26
10Martin AshbyExeter Falcons10.14

British League Knockout Cup

The 1970 British League Knockout Cup was the 32nd edition of the Knockout Cup for tier one teams. Wimbledon were the winners for the third consecutive year.

First Round

Second Round

Quarter Finals

Semi Finals

Final