1980 British League season

Hackney Hawks underwent a dramatic transformation from being the bottom side in 1979 to title contenders in 1980, but their challenge faded in the last few weeks and Reading Racers were crowned champions for the second time.

[3][4] Reading's success came down to three strong heat leaders, Swedish champion Jan Andersson, their new American signing Bobby Schwartz and England international John Davis.

The young American riders continued to improve as more arrived in Britain, with Bruce Penhall qualifying for the World Final and Dennis Sigalos pipping Mauger to be Hull Vikings’ top scorer.

Les Collins won the British League Riders' Championship, held at Hyde Road on 18 October and sponsored by Gauntlet (Leyland Used Cars).

[10] Results Belle Vue Birmingham Coventry Cradley Heath Eastbourne Hackney Halifax Hull Ipswich King's Lynn Leicester Poole Reading Sheffield Swindon Wimbledon Wolverhampton