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British League Riders' Championship

Speedway competition

Summary

Speedway competition

FieldValue
titleBritish League Riders' Championship
current_season
current_season2
last_season
upcoming_season
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sportmotorcycle speedway
founded1965
countryUnited Kingdom
footnotesreplaced by
Premier League Riders Championship
competition below
Div Two Riders Championship

Premier League Riders Championship

competition below Div Two Riders Championship

The British League Riders Championship was an individual motorcycle speedway contest between the top riders (or two riders) with the highest average from each club competing in the British League in the UK, or the top division of the league during the period when it had two or more divisions.

History

Similar tournaments had been held before the formation of the British League in 1965, including the Provincial League Riders' Championship, open to riders from the Provincial League. The championship has been sponsored by Player's No 10, Skol, Leyland Cars, Gauntlet, Daily Mirror, TNT Sameday and Dunlop.

The championship continued until the British League Riders' Championship was replaced with the Premier League Riders Championship in 1995.

Results

P3}}YearP1}}WinnerP1}}TeamP2}}2ndP2}}TeamP3}}3rdP3}}Team
1965Barry BriggsSwindon RobinsJimmy GoochOxford CheetahsCyril MaidmentBelle Vue Aces
1966Barry BriggsSwindon RobinsOlle NygrenWimbledon DonsNorman HunterWest Ham Hammers
1967Barry BriggsSwindon RobinsNigel BoocockCoventry BeesRay WilsonLong Eaton Archers
1968Barry BriggsSwindon RobinsEric BoocockHalifax DukesIvan MaugerNewcastle Diamonds
1969Barry BriggsSwindon RobinsIvan MaugerBelle Vue AcesJim AireySheffield Tigers
1970Barry BriggsSwindon RobinsAnders MichanekNewcastle DiamondsEric BoocockHalifax Dukes
1971Ivan MaugerBelle Vue AcesBarry BriggsSwindon RobinsJim McMillanGlasgow Tigers
1972Ole OlsenWolverhampton WolvesMartin AshbySwindon RobinsRonnie MooreWimbledon Dons
1973Ivan MaugerExeter FalconsRay WilsonLeicester LionsAnders MichanekReading Racers
1974Peter CollinsBelle Vue AcesIvan MaugerExeter FalconsPhil CrumpNewport
1975Peter CollinsBelle Vue AcesPhil CrumpNewportMartin AshbySwindon Robins
1976Ole OlsenCoventry BeesPeter CollinsBelle Vue AcesJohn LouisIpswich Witches
1977Ole OlsenCoventry BeesPeter CollinsBelle Vue AcesMichael LeeKings Lynn Stars
1978Ole OlsenCoventry BeesPeter CollinsBelle Vue AcesSteve BastableCradley Heath Heathens
1979John LouisIpswich WitchesBruce PenhallCradley Heath HeathensMichael LeeKings Lynn Stars
1980Les CollinsLeicester LionsBruce PenhallCradley Heath HeathensLarry RossWimbledon Dons
1981Kenny CarterHalifax DukesChris MortonBelle Vue AcesShawn MoranSheffield Tigers
1982Kenny CarterHalifax DukesShawn MoranSheffield TigersHans NielsenBirmingham Brummies
1983Erik GundersenCradley Heath HeathensMichael LeePoole PiratesHans NielsenBirmingham Brummies
1984Chris MortonBelle Vue AcesHans NielsenOxford CheetahsErik GundersenCradley Heath Heathens
1985Erik GundersenCradley Heath HeathensPeter CollinsBelle Vue AcesChris MortonBelle Vue Aces
1986Hans NielsenOxford CheetahsErik GundersenCradley Heath HeathensShawn MoranSheffield Tigers
1987Hans NielsenOxford CheetahsChris MortonBelle Vue AcesKelly MoranSheffield Tigers
1988Jan O. PedersenCradley Heath HeathensErik GundersenCradley Heath HeathensHans NielsenOxford Cheetahs
1989Shawn MoranBelle Vue AcesHans NielsenOxford CheetahsBrian KargerSwindon Robins
1990Hans NielsenOxford CheetahsKelly MoranBelle Vue AcesRonnie CorreyWolverhampton Wolves
1991Sam ErmolenkoWolverhampton WolvesHans NielsenOxford CheetahsJoe ScreenBelle Vue Aces
1992Joe ScreenBelle Vue AcesPer JonssonReading RacersGary HavelockBradford Dukes
1993Per JonssonReading RacersHenka GustafssonKings Lynn StarsChris LouisIpswich Witches
1994Sam ErmolenkoWolverhampton WolvesHans NielsenCoventry BeesMartin DugardEastbourne Eagles

References

References

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  2. Oakes, Peter. (1981). "1981 Speedway Yearbook". Studio Publications (Ipswich) Ltd.
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  4. Matthews/Morrison, Peter/Ian. (1987). "The Guinness Encyclopaedia of Sports Records and Results". Guinness Superlatives.
  5. Oakes, Peter. (1991). "The Complete History of the British League". Front Page Books.
  6. (17 October 1965). "Speedway Champ". Sunday Mail (Glasgow).
  7. (24 October 1966). "Briggs keeps rider's title despite rain". Coventry Evening Telegraph.
  8. (22 October 1967). "Briggs wins title for third time". Sunday Sun (Newcastle).
  9. (21 October 1968). "Briggs foils Boocock bid". Derby Daily Telegraph.
  10. (20 October 1969). "Speedway". Birmingham Daily Post.
  11. (18 October 1970). "Briggs keeps the Crown". Sunday Mirror.
  12. (17 October 1971). "Speedway". Sunday Mirror.
  13. (23 October 1972). "Michanek fifth". Reading Evening Post.
  14. (4 November 1973). "Speedway". The People.
  15. (21 October 1974). "Speedway". Coventry Evening Telegraph.
  16. (19 October 1975). "Collins keeps his title". Sunday Sun (Newcastle).
  17. (17 October 1976). "Olsen races to title". Sunday Mirror.
  18. (17 October 1977). "Immaculate Olsen roars to title". Coventry Evening Telegraph.
  19. (23 October 1978). "Immaculate Olsen roars to title". Sandwell Evening Mail.
  20. (21 October 1979). "Speedway". The People.
  21. (19 October 1980). "Les takes Crown". Sunday Sun (Newcastle).
  22. (18 October 1981). "Speedway". Sunday Sun (Newcastle).
  23. (17 October 1982). "Carter's maximum". Sunday Sun (Newcastle).
  24. (16 October 1983). "Dane wins". Sunday Mirror.
  25. (21 October 1984). "Morton takes title". Sunday Sun (Newcastle).
  26. (21 October 1985). "Ace Erik is King of the track". Daily Mirror.
  27. (13 October 1986). "Speedway". Western Daily Press.
  28. (12 October 1987). "Nielsen retains title after scare". Sandwell Evening Mail.
  29. (10 October 1988). "Pedersen powers to title joy". Sandwell Evening Mail.
  30. (2 October 1989). "Sad day for Doncaster and Shirra". Reading Evening Post.
  31. (15 October 1990). "Speedway". Birmingham Mail.
  32. (21 October 1991). "Speedway". Nottingham Evening Post.
  33. (5 October 1992). "Speedway". Western Daily Press.
  34. (1 November 1993). "Speedway results". Newcastle Journal.
  35. (10 October 1994). "Hans taped by old rival Sam". Heartland Evening News.
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