Southern League (1952–53)
British motorcycle speedway league
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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]
Sportmotorcycle speedway
Founded1952
replaced the
National League Division Three
replaced the
National League Division Three
Ceased1953
replaced by the
Southern Area League
replaced by the
Southern Area League
CountryEngland
| Sport | motorcycle speedway |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1952 replaced the National League Division Three |
| Ceased | 1953 replaced by the Southern Area League |
| Country | England |
Champions
| Season | Champions | Second |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Rayleigh Rockets | Cardiff Dragons |
| 1953 | Rayleigh Rockets | Exeter Falcons |
