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1939 Individual Speedway World Championship

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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.
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The top 16 riders (and 2 reserves) over 7 Championship rounds would qualify for the World final.
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Fourth (canceled) edition of the World motorcycle speedway championship
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Individual Speedway World Championship
1938
1949
World War II
Cleveland Park Stadium
Hackney Wick Stadium
Knowle Stadium
Owlerton Stadium
Brough Park Stadium
Sun Street Stadium
The Firs Stadium
Harringay Stadium
West Ham Stadium
Hyde Road
New Cross Stadium
Banister Court Stadium
Wimbledon Stadium
United States
Cordy Milne
England
Eric Langton
United States
Wilbur Lamoreaux
England
Bill Kitchen
Australia
Vic Duggan
Australia
Lionel Van Praag
England

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