1937 Individual Speedway World Championship


The 1937 Individual Speedway World Championship was the second edition of the official World Championship to determine the world champion rider.
An attendance of 85,000 saw Jack Milne win all five races to head an all USA top three on the podium. The track was criticised and was described as being too deep with cinders.

Qualifying round

DateVenueWinner
24 MayWimbledon StadiumWilbur Lamoreaux
29 MayHarringay StadiumLionel Van Praag
2 JuneNew Cross StadiumJack Parker
5 JuneHyde RoadEric Langton
18 JuneHackney Wick StadiumCordy Milne
22 JuneWest Ham StadiumGeorge Newton

Championship round

  • The top 16 riders over the 6 qualifying rounds and 7 championship rounds would qualify for the World final.
DateVenueWinner
7 JulyNew Cross StadiumJack Milne
10 JulyHarringay StadiumJack Milne
19 JulyWimbledon StadiumJack Milne & Ginger Lees
24 JulyHyde RoadJack Milne
29 JulyWembley StadiumLionel Van Praag & Wilbur Lamoreaux
3 AugustWest Ham StadiumEric Langton
13 AugustHackney Wick StadiumArthur Atkinson

Top 16 qualifiers
Pos.RiderQual Pointsc/f
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World final

Pos.Riderc/f PointsFinal PointsFinal HeatsTotal Points
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