1954 Speedway National League

1954 Speedway National League
League National League
Season 1954
Champions Wimbledon Dons
No. of competitors 8

The 1954 National League Division One was the ninth post-war season of the highest tier of motorcycle speedway in Great Britain. Bristol dropped out of the league and joined the National League Division Two. Wimbledon won their first National League Championship, beginning a run of 7 titles in 8 years, ending a similar run by Wembley Lions.

Final table

Team PL W D L Pts
Wimbledon Dons 28 21 2 5 44
Wembley Lions 28 20 0 8 40
Bradford Tudors 28 15 0 13 30
Norwich Stars 27 14 0 13 28
West Ham Hammers 28 11 1 16 23
Harringay Racers 28 10 1 17 21
Belle Vue Aces 27 9 0 18 18
Birmingham Brummies 28 9 0 19 18

Top Ten Riders (League only)

Rider Nat Team C.M.A.
1 Ronnie Moore New Zealand Wimbledon Dons 10.59
2 Jack Young Australia West Ham Hammers 10.55
3 Geoff Mardon New Zealand Wimbledon Dons 10.43
4 Eddie Rigg England Bradford Tudors 10.11
5 Arthur Forrest England Bradford Tudors 10.00
6 Brian Crutcher England Wembley Lions 9.98
7 Eric Williams Wales Wembley Lions 9.79
8 Barry Briggs New Zealand Wimbledon Dons 9.39
9 Freddie Williams Wales Wembley Lions 9.18
10 Split Waterman England Harringay Racers 9.07


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