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1991 British League Division Two season

The 1991 British League Division Two season (sponsored by Sunbrite) was contested as the second division of Speedway in the United Kingdom. The league had been renamed from the National League. The season saw one of the rare occasions that speedway operated a promotion/relegation system.

Summary

Terry Russell and Ivan Henry purchased Arena Essex Hammers from Chick Woodroffe and they built a new team that were dominant, winning 21 of their 22 league matches, winning the Knockout Cup and claiming the fours championship held at the East of England Arena on 21 July.

Hackney Kestrels reverted to a previous name Hackney Hawks but withdrew in July, ten league matches into the season, although they did complete their Gold Cup fixtures.

Final table

Fixtures and results

British League Division Two Knockout Cup

The 1991 British League Division Two Knockout Cup sponsored by Phonesport, was the 24th edition of the Knockout Cup for tier two teams. Arena Essex Hammers were the winners of the competition.

First round

Quarter-finals

Semi-finals

Final

First leg

Second leg

Final tied 90–90, replay required

Final replay

First leg

Second leg

Arena Essex were declared Knockout Cup Champions, winning on aggregate 100–80.

Gold Cup

South Group

North Group

South

North

Final

Newcastle won 91–89 on aggregate.

Riders' Championship

Jan Stæchmann won the Riders' Championship. The final sponsored by Jawa Moto & Barum was held on 14 September at Brandon Stadium.

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Fours

Arena Essex Hammers won the fours championship final, held at the East of England Arena on 21 July.

Final

  • Edinburgh awarded 2nd on race wins.

Leading averages

Riders and final averages

Arena Essex Hammers

Edinburgh

Exeter

Glasgow

Hackney (withdrew from league)

Long Eaton

Middlesbrough

Milton Keynes

Newcastle

Peterborough

Rye House

Sheffield

Stoke

See also

References