1938 Speedway National League Division Two Season Overview
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- The Hackney Wick Wolves won the 1938 National League Division Two title.
- The Norwich Stars won both the Provincial Trophy and the National Trophy Division 2 Final.
- The league was essentially a continuation of the Provincial League from the previous season.
The 1938 National League Division Two marked the inaugural season of British speedway's second tier under this specific name, although it functioned largely as a continuation of the previous season's Provincial League. This era of speedway was characterized by significant team movements and the emergence of competitive regional clubs.
League Changes and Team Transitions
The composition of the league saw several notable shifts. The Bristol Bulldogs moved up to the National League, while the Hackney Wick Wolves moved down to take their place, effectively swapping licenses, riders, and divisions. New entrants to the league included Newcastle, Sheffield, the West Ham Hawks (the reserve team for West Ham), and the Lea Bridge Cubs (primarily composed of Harringay reserve riders).
Some teams faced challenges during the season. The Belle Vue Merseysiders, who had replaced Liverpool the previous year, were absent. Additionally, Nottingham withdrew shortly after the league fixtures began and were subsequently replaced by the Leeds Lions, though Nottingham did complete most of their early season cup fixtures.
Season Results and Champions
The Hackney Wick Wolves emerged as the dominant force of the season, successfully winning the league title.
Provincial Trophy
The 1938 Provincial Trophy was the third edition of the competition. The Norwich Stars claimed victory in this tournament.
English Speedway Trophy
The English Speedway Trophy was an early-season competition featuring teams from Division Two and reserve teams from several Division One clubs. To maintain balance, reserve teams were required to ride away fixtures only when facing Division Two teams.
National Trophy
The 1938 National Trophy served as the eighth edition of the Knockout Cup. The Norwich Stars won the Division 2 Final round, which earned them a spot in the quarter-finals proper, where they faced the top-tier sides.
Rider Performance and Averages
The season featured several standout riders with impressive averages. Notable top performers included:
- Max Grosskreutz (Norwich): 10.89
- George Greenwood (Leeds): 10.77
- Frank Hodgson (Hackney): 10.06
- Frank Goulden (Southampton): 10.19
- Charlie Spinks (West Ham): 10.11
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Who won the 1938 National League Division Two title?
The Hackney Wick Wolves won the title.
Which team won the 1938 Provincial Trophy?
The Norwich Stars won the third edition of the Provincial Trophy.
What happened to the Nottingham team during the 1938 season?
Nottingham withdrew just after the start of the league fixtures and were replaced by the Leeds Lions.
