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Louis Lawson (25 October 1921 – 5 July 2009) was international motorcycle speedway rider who finished third in the 1949 Speedway World Championship final. He earned 7 international caps for the England national speedway team.

Career

Lawson was born in Southwell, Nottinghamshire, and spent his whole career with the Belle Vue Aces, winning the National Trophy three times. Lawson also featured in the England team.

World Final Appearances

• 1949 - London, Wembley Stadium - 3rd - 13pts
• 1951 - London, Wembley Stadium - 6th - 10pts
• 1953 - London, Wembley Stadium - Res - Did not ride

References

1. speedwaygb.co.uk
2. ^ Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). A History of the World Speedway Championship. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-2402-5
3. "ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
4. "Louis Lawson twice beats Vic Duggan". Daily News (London). 4 June 1949. Retrieved 26 September 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
5. Pavey,A. (2004) Speedway in the North-West, Tempus Publishing Ltd. ISBN 0-7524-3192-7
6. "Rider averages 1929 to 2009" (PDF). Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
7. "Loyalty will be divided". Daily Mirror. 17 June 1949. Retrieved 26 September 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.

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