1954 Speedway National League

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The 1954 National League Division One was the 20th season of speedway in the United Kingdom and the ninth post-war season of the highest tier of speedway.

Summary

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

Top Ten Riders (League only)

National Trophy

The 1954 National Trophy was the 17th edition of the Knockout Cup. Qualifying first round Qualifying second round Qualifying Final Round First round Quarterfinals Semifinals

Final

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

London Cup

First round Semi final round

Final

First leg Second leg Wembley won on aggregate 130–85

Midland Cup

Birmingham won the Midland Cup, which consisted of four teams. There was one team from division 1 and three teams from division 2. First round Semi final round

Final

First leg Second leg Birmingham won on aggregate 96–95

Riders & final averages

Belle Vue Birmingham Bradford Harringay Norwich Wembley West Ham Wimbledon

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