2019 National Development League speedway season

2019 National Development League speedway season
LeagueNational Development League
ChampionsLeicester Lion Cubs[1]
Knockout CupLeicester Lion Cubs[2]
National TrophyKent Kings[3]
IndividualAnders Rowe[4]
PairsKent Kings
FoursStoke Potters
Highest averageMax Clegg
Division/s aboveSGB Premiership 2019
SGB Championship 2019

The National League speedway 2019 now known as the National Development League for the 2019 season was the third tier/division of British speedway. There were several team changes for the 2019 league season with reigning league champions and KO cup winners Eastbourne Eagles, along with the Birmingham Brummies, moving into the SGB Championship. Coventry Bees, who rode their home meetings at Leicester the previous season, did not enter the league, but Leicester Lions entered a team (Leicester Lion Cubs).[5] Cradley Heathens fully entered the league after the previous season National Trophy only commitment, while the Buxton Hitmen decided not compete and only run open meetings (friendlies).[6] It was announced on Tuesday 10 September before the end of the 2019 National Development League season that Stoke Potters' home venue at Loomer Road Stadium had been sold and that the team would not be operating in 2020.[7]

  1. ^ "Lion Cubs Are Champions". Speedway GB. 29 October 2019.
  2. ^ "Double Double For Leicester". Speedway GB. 30 October 2019.
  3. ^ "Kings' Trophy Triumph". Speedway GB. 4 June 2019.
  4. ^ "Anders Takes NLRC Title". Speedway GB. 21 October 2019.
  5. ^ "Lions Launch Championship Bid". Leicester Lions. 14 November 2018.
  6. ^ "Hitmen Withdraw From League". Speedway GB. 29 November 2018.
  7. ^ "Stadium Sold As Potters Close At The End of Season". Stoke Potters. 10 September 2019.