The 1937 Individual Speedway World Championship was the second edition of the official World Championship to determine the world champion rider.
The 1937 Speedway World Final programme.
Lionel Van Praag
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Lionel Maurice Van Praag, GM was an Australian motorcycle speedway champion, who won the inaugural Speedway World Championship in London on 10 September 1936. Van Praag's victory saw him established a
1937 Individual Speedway World Championship
…2 reserves) Pos. Rider Qual Points c/f 1 Jack Milne 83 13 2 Eric Langton 78 12 3 Wilbur Lamoreaux 74 12 4 Cordy Milne 71 11 5 Eric Chitty 70 11 6 Lionel Van Praag 70 11 7 Jack Parker 69 11 8 George Newton 67 11 9 Frank Charles 64 10 10 Ginger Lees 61 10 11 Frank Varey 51 8 12 Arthur Atkinson 50 8 13 Joe Abbott…
Lionel van Praag, 9 February 1946, by Ray Olson
Eric Langton (left) congratulating Van Praag after winning the 1936 World Final Race off
Speedway Champion Lionel Van Praag, Sydney, 1940