1938 Speedway National League

1938 Speedway National League
League National League Division One
Season 1938
Champions New Cross Rangers
No. of competitors 7

The 1938 National League Division One was the seventh season of the highest tier of motorcycle speedway in Great Britain. The only change from the previous season was Bristol Bulldogs moving up from the Provincial League and Hackney Wick Wolves moving down to take their place. They also swapped licences and riders as well as divisions.

New Cross Rangers won their first national title.

Final table

Team PL W D L Pts
New Cross Rangers 24 15 1 8 31
West Ham Hammers 24 13 1 10 27
Wembley Lions 24 13 1 10 27
Wimbledon Dons 24 12 3 9 27
Belle Vue Aces 24 11 0 13 22
Harringay Tigers 24 10 1 13 21
Bristol Bulldogs 24 6 1 17 13

Top Ten Riders

Rider Nat Team C.M.A.
1 Jack Milne United States New Cross Rangers 10.96
2 Wilbur Lamoreaux United States Wimbledon Dons 10.93
3 Bluey Wilkinson Australia West Ham Hammers 10.67
4 Lionel van Praag Australia Wembley 10.50
5 Bill Kitchen England Belle Vue Aces 10.24
6 Cordy Milne United States Hackney Wick Wolves 9.46
7 Frank Varey England Belle Vue Aces 9.16
8 Jack Parker England Harringay Tigers 9.16
9 Les Wotton England Harringay Tigers 8.92
10 Frank Charles England Wembley 8.59


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