1961 Provincial Speedway League

Liverpool, Yarmouth and Bristol[2] had all folded at the end of the previous season and Bradford were unable to take their place in the league after the construction of their new track was delayed.

Exeter, Plymouth, Wolverhampton, Middlesbrough and Newcastle all re-opened their tracks and joined the league for the start of the season.

[3][4][5] After a couple of challenge meetings held throughout 1960[6] Exeter returned following a five-year league absence under the promotion of Wally Mawdsley and Pete Lansdale.

Defending champion Trevor Redmond suffered a broken chain in his last race when leading Reeves, which prevented him from winning the title again.

[12] Cradley Heath Edinburgh Exeter Middlesbrough Newcastle Plymouth Poole Rayleigh Sheffield Stoke Wolverhampton