Louis Lawson Explained

Louis Lawson
Nationality:	British (English)
Birth Date:	1921 10, df=yes
Birth Place:	Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England
Years1:	1946-1953
Career1:	Belle Vue Aces
Teamyear1:	1946, 1947, 1949
Teamhonour1:	National Trophy Winner

Louis Lawson (25 October 19215 July 2009^[1]) was international motorcycle speedway rider who finished third in the 1949 Speedway World Championship final.^[2] He earned 7 international caps for the England national speedway team.^[3]

Career summary

Lawson was born in Southwell, Nottinghamshire, and spent his whole career with the Belle Vue Aces, winning the National Trophy three times.^[4] Lawson also featured in the England team.^[5]

World Final Appearances

• 1949 - London, Wembley Stadium - 3rd - 13pts
• 1951 - London, Wembley Stadium - 6th - 10pts
• 1953 - London, Wembley Stadium - Res - Did not ride ^[2]

Notes and References

1. http://www.speedwaygb.co.uk/_mobile/news.php?extend.4111.7 speedwaygb.co.uk
2. Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). A History of the World Speedway Championship. Stroud: Tempus Publishing.
3. Web site: ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022 . British Speedway . 21 December 2023.
4. Pavey,A. (2004) Speedway in the North-West, Tempus Publishing Ltd.
5. Web site: Rider averages 1929 to 2009 . Speedway Researcher . 21 December 2023.