1948 Speedway National League Division Three
The 1948 National League Division Three was the second season of British speedway's National League Division Three
| League | National League Division Three |
|---|---|
| Season | 1948 |
| No. of competitors | 12 |
| Champions | Exeter Falcons |
| National Trophy (Div 3 final) | Southampton Saints |
| Highest average | Alf Bottoms |
| Division/s above | Division One Division Two |
The league had expanded from 8 teams to 12. Reigning champions Eastbourne Eagles were forced to close due to a petrol ban at their stadium, so their team moved a few miles along the Sussex coast to Hastings. The new entrants Coventry Bees, Hull Angels, Poole Pirates and Yarmouth Bloaters all struggled to make an impact and finished in the bottom five positions. Exeter Falcons won their first title.
Alf Bottoms of Southampton topped the averages.
Eric Dunn of Hastings Saxons was a third speedway rider (with Reg Craven and Bill Wilson) to be killed during the season. 34-year-old Dunn was riding in a meeting (on 13 June) at the Arlington track when he fell and was hit by a rider behind. He died two days later in hospital (15 June).