The 1964 Provincial Speedway League was the fifth and final season of the

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in the

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teams took part. A second division of British speedway would not return until 1968.

Season summary

The 1964 season started in controversy which led to the Provincial League running 'black'. Officially the 1964 Provincial League season did not exist.

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refused to move up to the

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after winning the Provincial League title in 1963. The two leagues could not agree about the situation which led to the Provincial League being outlawed by the Speedway Control Board. All National League riders were forbidden to ride on Provincial League tracks. Provincial League riders were warned by the Speedway Control Board that they were in breach of ACU regulations and could be suspended from all competitive racing. They were also barred from the

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. The

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and

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all withdrew from the league for various reasons before the season started. The

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joined the league but then withdrew after riding only three matches. However Glasgow Tigers and the

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joined and completed the season.

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won the final Provincial League and their first title.

Final table

M = Matches; W = Wins; D = Draws; L = Losses; Pts = Total Points * Sunderland Saints withdrew after three matches - record expunged.

Top Five Riders (League only)

Provincial League Knockout Cup

The 1964 Provincial League Knockout Cup was the fifth edition of the Knockout Cup for the Provincial League teams.

were the winners.

First round

Second round

Semi-finals

Final

References

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