1976 National League season


The 1976 National League was contested as the second division of Speedway in the United Kingdom having been renamed from the previous season's moniker of New National League.

Summary

The league was reduced from 20 teams down to 18. Birmingham Brummies had moved up to the British League. Oxford Rebels of the British League lost their riders and nickname to White City but moved down to the National League as the Oxford Cheetahs. Bradford Barons and Crewe Kings had both closed down.
Newcastle Diamonds comfortably won their first National League title, completing a cup double, and dropping only seven points.

Final table

Top Five Riders

RiderNatTeamC.M.A.
1Joe OwenNewcastle Diamonds11.55
2Tom OwenNewcastle Diamonds10.28
3Steve WeatherleyEastbourne Eagles10.27
4John JacksonEllesmere Port Gunners10.20
5Laurie EtheridgeCrayford Kestrels9.96

National League Knockout Cup

The 1976 National League Knockout Cup was the ninth edition of the Knockout Cup for tier two teams. Newcastle Diamonds were the winners of the competition.

First Round

Second Round

Quarter Finals

Semi Finals

Final