1955 Speedway National League


The 1955 Speedway National League was the tenth post-war season of the highest tier of motorcycle speedway in Great Britain.

Summary

The league consisted of seven teams after the Harringay Racers ceased competitive speedway racing at the end of 1954. Match line-ups were reduced from eight riders to seven riders. Wimbledon won their second successive National League Championship. West Ham closed at the end of the season, blaming poor attendances.

Final table

Top Ten Riders (League only)

RiderNatTeamC.M.A.
1Jack YoungWest Ham Hammers10.79
2Ronnie MooreWimbledon Dons10.77
3Ove FundinNorwich Stars10.00
4Barry BriggsWimbledon Dons9.79
5Brian CrutcherWembley Lions9.34
6Arthur WrightBradford Tudors9.14
7Peter CravenBelle Vue Aces8.96
8Arthur ForrestBradford Tudors8.91
9Ron JohnstonBelle Vue Aces8.61
10Ken SharplesBelle Vue Aces8.43

National Trophy Stage Two

The 1955 National Trophy was the 18th edition of the Knockout Cup. The Trophy consisted of two stages; stage one was for the second tier clubs, stage two was for the top tier clubs. Norwich won the second and final stage and were therefore declared the 1955 National Trophy champions.

First Round

Semi Finals

Final