1960 Speedway National League


The 1960 National League was the fifteenth post-war season of the highest tier of motorcycle speedway in Great Britain.

Summary

The number of competitors increased from nine to ten with New Cross Rangers returning after a seven-year absence, and Ipswich Witches returning after one year away replacing Poole Pirates who moved down to the newly formed Provincial League.
Wimbledon Dons won their sixth title in just seven years.

Final table

TeamPLWDLPts
Wimbledon Dons17130426
Belle Vue Aces18111623
Oxford Cheetahs18110722
Ipswich Witches18100820
Norwich Stars1781817
Leicester Hunters1872916
Southampton Saints18711015
New Cross Rangers18711015
Coventry Bees18701114
Swindon Robins18501310

Top Ten Riders (League only)

RiderNatTeamC.M.A.
1Ove FundinNorwich Stars11.41
2Peter CravenBelle Vue Aces10.75
3Ronnie MooreWimbledon Dons10.72
4Björn KnutssonSouthampton Saints10.08
5Arne PanderOxford Cheetahs10.06
6Ken McKinlayLeicester Hunters9.98
7Barry BriggsNew Cross Rangers9.93
8Peter MooreIpswich Witches9.89
9Ron JohnstonBelle Vue Aces9.88
10Olle NygrenSouthampton Saints9.40

National Trophy

The 1960 National Trophy was the 22nd edition of the Knockout Cup. Wimbledon were the winners.

First Round

Second Round

Semi Finals

Final