The 1953 National League Division One was the 19th season of speedway in the United Kingdom and the eighth post-war season of the highest tier of motorcycle speedway in Great Britain. Summary New Cross Rangers folded in June. Wembley Lions won their fifth consecutive title and their eighth overall. Wimbledon Dons won the National Trophy for the fourth time and Harringay Racers completed a cup double winning the Coronation Cup and London Cup. Novice rider Harry Eyre died in Poplar Hospital on 7 July 1953. He suffered fatal injuries earlier that evening at West Ham Stadium, in a second half novices match against Bradford. National League Final table New Cross Rangers withdrew mid-season - record expunged. Coronation Cup final table The Coronation Cup was run in a league format. Harringay Racers came out on top. New Cross Rangers withdrew mid-season - record expunged. Top Ten Riders (League only) National Trophy The 1953 National Trophy was the 16th edition of the Knockout Cup. First round Second round Third round Fourth round Quarterfinals Semifinals Final First leg Second leg Wimbledon were National Trophy Champions, winning on aggregate 110–106. See also List of United Kingdom Speedway League Champions Knockout Cup (speedway) References Speedway National League 1953 in speedway 1953 in British motorsport