Southern League (1952–53) Explained

Sport:motorcycle speedway
Founded:1952
replaced the
National League Division Three
Country:England
Folded:1953
replaced by the
Southern Area League

The Southern League was resurrected in 1952 as the regional third tier of speedway racing in the United Kingdom for Southern British teams as a replacement for the defunct National League Division Three.[1] The league ran for two seasons before being replaced by the Southern Area League.[2] The champions of both seasons were Rayleigh Rockets[3]

Champions

SeasonChampionsSecond
1952Rayleigh RocketsCardiff Dragons
1953Rayleigh RocketsExeter Falcons

See also

List of United Kingdom Speedway League Champions

Notes and References

  1. Book: Rogers, Martin. The Illustrated History of Speedway. 1978. 129. Studio Publications (Ipswich) Ltd. 0-904584-45-3.
  2. Web site: BRITISH LEAGUE TABLES - POST-WAR ERA (1946-1964). Official British Speedway website. 24 August 2021.
  3. Web site: Year by Year. Speedway Researcher. 24 August 2021.

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