National Trophy (speedway 1931–1964) explained

Sport:Speedway
Founded:1931
Country:United Kingdom
Champion:Oxford Cheetahs
Replaced:British League Knockout Cup

The National Trophy (speedway 1931–1964) was a speedway Knockout Cup competition in the United Kingdom for tier one teams.[1] [2]

History

Oxford Cheetahs were the last winners of the National Trophy[3] before it was replaced by the British League Knockout Cup in 1965.[4]

Winners

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National Trophy
Wembley Lions
Wembley Lions
Wembley Lions
1939+ shared
Wimbledon Dons
1947 not held
New Cross Rangers
West Ham Hammers
Bradford Tudors
Wembley Lions
Birmingham Brummies
Wembley Lions
Norwich Stars
Wembley Lions
Belle Vue Aces
1957 not held
Norwich Stars
Southampton Saints
Norwich Stars
Swindon Robins
Swindon Robins
Belle Vue Aces
West Ham Hammers

+ final not held due to outbreak of war, declared joint champions.[5]

See also

Knockout Cup (speedway) for full list of winners and competitions

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Trophy 1931-1964. Edinburgh Speedway.
  2. Book: Oakes, Peter. Daily Mirror 1981 Speedway Yearbook. 1981. Studio Publications (Ipswich) Ltd. 0-86215-017-5.
  3. Web site: SPEEDWAY: Former Cheetahs star How dies at 81. Oxford Mail.
  4. Web site: 1965 Season Review. Cradley Speedway.
  5. Web site: 1939 National Trophy. Speedway archive.