1956 Speedway National League


The 1956 National League Division One was the eleventh post-war season of the highest tier of motorcycle speedway in Great Britain.

Summary

The league consisted of seven teams after the West Ham Hammers ceased competitive speedway racing at the end of 1955. Poole Pirates came up from the second tier to replace them. Match line-ups were increased to eight riders after a single season with seven riders. Wimbledon won their third successive National League Championship.

Final table

TeamPLWDLPts
Wimbledon Dons24171635
Wembley Lions24141929
Birmingham Brummies241211125
Norwich Stars241041024
Belle Vue Aces241111223
Poole Pirates24921320
Bradford Tudors24601812

Top Ten Riders (League only)

RiderNatTeamC.M.A.
1Barry BriggsWimbledon Dons10.53
2Ove FundinNorwich Stars10.34
3Ronnie MooreWimbledon Dons10.32
4Brian CrutcherWembley Lions10.16
5Alan HuntBirmingham Brummies9.53
6Peter MooreWimbledon Dons9.20
7Peter CravenBelle Vue Aces9.07
8Jack BiggsPoole Pirates8.71
9Dick FisherBelle Vue Aces8.40
10Ron JohnstonBelle Vue Aces8.38

National Trophy Stage Two

The 1956 National Trophy was the 19th 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. Wimbledon won the second and final stage and were therefore declared the 1956 National Trophy champions.

First Round

Semi Finals

Final