The 1952 National League Division One was the 18th season of speedway in the United Kingdom and the seventh post-war season of the highest tier of motorcycle speedway in Great Britain.

Summary

Norwich Stars joined the league. Wembley Lions won their fourth consecutive title and their seventh overall. Birmingham recorded their highest league finish to date by taking the runner-up spot. While riding for Wimbledon, on 22 July 1952 the American Ernie Roccio was killed after crashing into the fence at high speed at West Ham Stadium, it has been reported that he died instantly but the newspaper report states he died in hospital.

Final table

Top Ten Riders (League only)

National Trophy Stage Three

The 1952 National Trophy was the 15th edition of the Knockout Cup. The Trophy consisted of three stages; stage one was for the third tier clubs, stage two was for the second tier clubs and stage three was for the top tier clubs. The winner of stage one would qualify for stage two and the winner of stage two would qualify for the third and final stage. Harringay won the third and final stage and were therefore declared the 1952 National Trophy champions. First round Second round Semifinals

Final

First leg Second leg Harringay were National Trophy Champions, winning on aggregate 123–92.

London Cup

First round Semi final round

Final

First leg Second leg Harringay won on aggregate 113–100

Riders & final averages

Belle Vue Birmingham Bradford Bristol Harringay New Cross Norwich Wembley West Ham Wimbledon