The 1948 National League Division Two was the third post-war season of the second tier of motorcycle speedway in Great Britain.

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were new participants as the league was extended to 9 teams.

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were crowned champions, whilst

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were replaced by

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after just 3 away matches with their entire team transferring. 32-year-old Bill Wilson of the

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was fatally injured, on 3 July at Norwich and died two days later in hospital.

Final table

were replaced by

after 3 away matches The Anniversary Cup for Division Two was run in a league format.

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came out on top.

Anniversary Cup (Div 2) Final table

Top Five Riders (League only)

National Trophy

The 1948 Trophy (sponsored by the Daily Mail) was the 11th edition of the Knockout Cup. The

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for Division 3 teams saw

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win the final and qualify for the Elimination event. The Elimination event for Division 2 teams saw

win the final and qualify for the

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proper.

Elimination Event First Round

Elimination Second Round

Elimination Third Round

Elimination Final

First leg Second leg

References

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