1939 Individual Speedway World Championship

The 1939 Individual Speedway World Championship was cancelled due to the outbreak of World War II. It would have been the fourth edition of the official World Championship to determine the world champion rider.

The final, due to be held at Wembley on 7 September was cancelled, just four days after the declaration of war by Britain on Germany.

Qualifying round

• The top 28 riders qualify for Championship round.

Championship round

Points

• The top 16 riders (and 2 reserves) over 7 Championship rounds would qualify for the World final.

World final

• Wembley Stadium, London, 7 September 1939
• cancelled due to the outbreak of World War II.

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