£17.50
Date 02/05/1953
Norwich Speedway v Wembley 1953
2 May 1953 is the date on this speedway programme from Norwich Speedway v Wembley. It dates from 1953 and is a lovely period piece for anyone who follows Norwich Speedway or Wembley.
This is a Norwich speedway programme from the 1953 season, when Norwich Stars raced in the Speedway National League – National League final table and finished 7th.
| League | Speedway National League – National League final table (1953) |
|---|---|
| Norwich Stars final position | 7th of 9, 12 pts |
| Wembley Lions final position | 1st of 9, 23 pts |
Coronation Cup Match.
Condition: V Good, cfld, lcr, sc, 2cm tear on P8
Did you know?
- Norwich speedway teams have traditionally raced as the Stars.
- Post-war speedway enjoyed enormous crowds – the first Speedway World Championship final had been held at Wembley in 1936.
- Wembley Lions went on to win the 1953 Speedway National League – National League final table with 23 points.
- Aub Lawson was Norwich Stars' top rider in the 1953 Speedway National League averages, ranked 9th overall.
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