In 1952 Young moved up a division by joining the West Ham Hammers, and also retained his World title, again at Wembley, thus becoming the first dual World Champion and the first rider to win the title two years in succession.
In 1952 Young moved up a division by joining the West Ham Hammers for a then record transfer fee of UK £3,750. He also retained his World title in front of 93,000 fans at Wembley, thus becoming the first dual World Champion and the first rider to win the title two years in succession.