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- ↑ Jones, Alan (2004) Speedway in Leicester: The Hunters Era, Automedia, p. 8
- ↑ Rogers, Martin (1978). The Illustrated History of Speedway. Studio Publications (Ipswich) Ltd. p. 129. ISBN 0-904584-45-3.
- 1 2 3 Hoare, Ron (1979) Speedway Panorama, Haynes, ISBN 0-85429-252-7, p. 122
- ↑ "BRITISH LEAGUE TABLES - POST-WAR ERA (1946-1964)". Official British Speedway website. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ↑ "Year by Year". Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 25 August 2021.