| Formerly | replaced theNational League andProvincial League |
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| Sport | Speedway |
| Founded | 1965 |
| Ceased | 1994 replaced byElite League |
| Competitors | Varied |
| Country | United Kingdom |
TheBritish League was the mainmotorcycle speedway league in Britain from its formation in 1965 until 1995 when British speedway was restructured. It initially had a single division, with asecond division starting in 1968 (which was renamed the New National League in 1975 and subsequently the National League).[1][2][3]
The British League was formed in 1965 following the merger of theNational League and theProvincial League. Matches were held over a series of races, with two riders from each team taking part in each race. In 1995 it was replaced by thePremier League for two years before the sport was restructured into three tiers with the formation of theElite League in 1997. The Championship was decided on aleague table basis.[4][3]
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