1952 Speedway National League

Wembley Lions won their fourth consecutive title and their seventh overall.

Birmingham recorded their highest league finish to date by taking the runner-up spot.

[2][3][4] While riding for Wimbledon, on 22 July 1952 the American Ernie Roccio was killed after crashing into the fence at high speed at West Ham Stadium, it has been reported that he died instantly but the newspaper report states he died in hospital.

Harringay won the third and final stage and were therefore declared the 1952 National Trophy champions.

First round Semi final round First leg Second leg Harringay won on aggregate 113–100 Belle Vue Birmingham Bradford Bristol Harringay New Cross Norwich Wembley West Ham Wimbledon