1973 British League season


The 1973 British League season was the ninth season of the highest tier of motorcycle speedway in Great Britain.

Summary

relocated to become Coatbridge Tigers. The Reading Racers won their first title.

Final table

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

Top Ten Riders

Both Michanek and Mauger recorded perfect 12 point average scores at home for the season, meaning they were unbeaten by any opposing rider on their own track in League competition.
RiderNatTeamC.M.A.
1Anders MichanekReading Racers11.55
2Ivan MaugerExeter Falcons11.30
3Ole OlsenWolverhampton Wolves11.10
4Eric BoocockHalifax Dukes10.52
5Dag LövaasReading Racers10.37
6Malcolm SimmonsKing's Lynn Stars10.33
7John BoulgerLeicester Lions10.25
8Chris PuseyBelle Vue Aces10.24
9Martin AshbySwindon Robins10.11
10John LouisIpswich Witches10.07

British League Knockout Cup

The 1973 British League Knockout Cup was the 35th edition of the Knockout Cup for tier one teams. Belle Vue were the winners after Peter Collins of Belle Vue defeated Anders Michanek of Reading in a race-off because the tie had finished 78-78 on aggregate.

First Round

Second Round

Quarter Finals

Semi Finals

Final