1959 Speedway National League


The 1959 National League was the fourteenth post-war season of the highest tier of motorcycle speedway in Great Britain.

Summary

With Ipswich Witches dropping down to the Southern Area League, only 9 teams competed with Wimbledon Dons continuing their domination of British speedway with their fifth title in six years.

Final table

TeamPLWDLPts
Wimbledon Dons16130326
Leicester Hunters1681717
Coventry Bees1681717
Norwich Stars1680816
Southampton Saints1680816
Poole Pirates1680816
Oxford Cheetahs1670914
Swindon Robins16601012
Belle Vue Aces16501110

Top Ten Riders (League only)

RiderNatTeamC.M.A.
1Ove FundinNorwich Stars11.00
2Peter CravenBelle Vue Aces10.84
3Ken McKinlayLeicester Hunters10.75
4Brian CrutcherSouthampton Saints10.65
5Ronnie MooreWimbledon Dons10.52
6Peter MooreWimbledon Dons10.08
7Ron HowWimbledon Dons9.92
8Mike BroadbankSwindon Robins9.40
9Ron JohnstonBelle Vue Aces9.05
10Arne PanderOxford Cheetahs8.90

National Trophy

The 1959 National Trophy was the 21st edition of the Knockout Cup. Wimbledon were the winners.

First Round

Second Round

Semi Finals

Final