1930 Star Riders' Championship

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The 1930 Star Riders' Championship was decided on a knockout basis over eight heats. [1]

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  1. 1 2 Bamford, R. & Stallworthy, D. (2003) Speedway – The Pre War Years, Stroud: Tempus Publishing. ISBN   0-7524-2749-0

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