1972 British League season
The 1972 British League season was the eighth season of the highest tier of motorcycle speedway in Great Britain.Summary
moved up from Division Two. London lost two clubs when the Wembley Lions and West Ham Hammers closed, reducing the league to eighteen teams. Belle Vue Aces won their third consecutive title.M = Matches; W = Wins; D = Draws; L = Losses; Pts = Total Points | Rider | Nat | Team | C.M.A. |
| 1 | Ivan Mauger |  | Belle Vue Aces | 11.42 |
| 2 | Ole Olsen |  | Wolverhampton Wolves | 11.36 |
| 3 | Eric Boocock |  | Halifax Dukes | 10.53 |
| 4 | Anders Michanek |  | Reading Racers | 10.51 |
| 5 | Bernt Persson | | Cradley Heathens | 10.50 |
| 6 | Terry Betts | | King's Lynn Stars | 10.46 |
| 7 | Barry Briggs | | Swindon Robins | 10.38 |
| 8 | Ronnie Moore | | Wimbledon Dons | 10.31 |
| 9 | Ray Wilson | | Leicester Lions | 10.16 |
| 10 | Martin Ashby | | Swindon Robins | 10.07 |
The 1972 British League Knockout Cup was the 34th edition of the Knockout Cup for tier one teams. Belle Vue were the winners.First Round
Second Round
Quarter Finals
Semi Finals
Final
