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The 1963 National League was the eighteenth post-war season of the highest tier of motorcycle speedway in Great Britain.[1]
Summary
The seven entrants were the same as those that had finished the previous season and matches were ridden home and away twice. Belle Vue Aces won their first title in 27 years.[2]
Final table
Top Ten Riders
The top ten riders are listed by their points average and only applies to the league.[3]
National Trophy
The 1963 National Trophy was the 25th edition of the Knockout Cup . Norwich were the winners.[4]
First Round
Date
Team One
Score
Team Two
22/06
Norwich
60-24
Wimbledon
17/06
Wimbledon
38-46
Norwich
20/06
Oxford
39-45
Swindon
15/06
Swindon
53-31
Oxford
18/06
Southampton
46-37
Coventry
15/06
Coventry
54-30
Southampton
Semi Finals
Date
Team One
Score
Team Two
21/08
Belle Vue
55-29
Coventry
14/08
Coventry
41-43
Belle Vue
09/08
Swindon
48-36
Norwich
31/07
Norwich
49-35
Swindon
Final
Date
Team One
Score
Team Two
07/09
Belle Vue
51-33
Norwich
28/09
Norwich
57-27
Belle Vue
See also
List of United Kingdom Speedway League Champions
References
Current leagues Former leagues Current team competitions Former team competitions Current individual competitions Former individual competitions See also
United Kingdom Speedway Seasons
Tier One League Top division Tier Two League Second division Tier Three League Third division Champions