1953 Speedway National League
The 1953 National League Division One was the eighth post-war season of the highest tier of motorcycle speedway in Great Britain.Summary
folded in June. Wembley Lions won their fifth consecutive title and their eighth overall.
New Cross Rangers withdrew mid-season - record expunged.
The Coronation Cup was run in a league format. Harringay Racers came out on top.Team | PL | W | D | L | Pts |
Harringay Racers | 16 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 24 |
Wembley Lions | 16 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 18 |
Bradford Tudors | 16 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 17 |
Belle Vue Aces | 16 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 16 |
Norwich Stars | 16 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 15 |
Wimbledon Dons | 16 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 14 |
West Ham Hammers | 16 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 14 |
Bristol Bulldogs | 16 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 14 |
Birmingham Brummies | 16 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 12 |
New Cross Rangers withdrew mid-season - record expunged.Top Ten Riders (League only)
| Rider | Nat | Team | C.M.A. |
1 | Ronnie Moore | | Wimbledon Dons | 10.63 |
2 | Jack Young | | West Ham Hammers | 10.61 |
3 | Alan Hunt | | Birmingham Brummies | 10.47 |
4 | Olle Nygren | | Bristol Bulldogs | 10.25 |
5 | Freddie Williams | | Wembley Lions | 10.13 |
6 | Arthur Forrest | | Bradford Tudors | 9.94 |
7 | Split Waterman | | Harringay Racers | 9.84 |
8 | Eric Williams | | Wembley Lions | 9.66 |
9 | Aub Lawson | | Norwich Stars | 9.19 |
10 | Tommy Price | | Wembley Lions | 9.13 |
National Trophy
The 1953 National Trophy was the 16th edition of the Knockout Cup.Second Round
Third Round
Fourth Round
Quarter Finals
Semi Finals
Final