2000 Premier League speedway season

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The 2000 Premier League speedway season was the second division of speedway in the United Kingdom and governed by the Speedway Control Board (SCB), in conjunction with the British Speedway Promoters' Association (BSPA).

Season summary

The League consisted of 14 teams for the 2000 season with the addition of the Hull Vikings who dropped down from the Elite League. The League was run on a standard format with no play-offs and was won by Exeter Falcons.

Fixtures & results

Final table

Premier League Knockout Cup

The 2000 Premier League Knockout Cup was the 33rd edition of the Knockout Cup for tier two teams. Swindon Robins were the winners of the competition. First round Second round Semi-finals

Final

First leg Second leg Swindon were declared Knockout Cup Champions, winning on aggregate 101–79.

Riders' Championship

Carl Stonehewer won the Riders' Championship. The final was held on 10 September at Owlerton Stadium.

Pairs

The Premier League Pairs Championship was held at Derwent Park on 8 July. The event was won by Workington Comets for the second successive season. The meeting was subject to heavy rain, which forced a shortened version of the event. Semi finals Final

Fours

Sheffield Tigers won the Premier League Four-Team Championship for the second successive season. The final was held on 6 August 2000, at the East of England Arena.

Leading averages

Riders & final averages

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