The 1929 Star Riders' Championship was the inaugural edition of the speedway Star Riders' Championship. The competition was decided in two sections, British riders and overseas riders, due to the strength of the more experienced overseas riders. It was held on a knockout basis over different tracks.Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). A History of the World Speedway Championship. Stroud: Tempus Publishing.
Final standings
Overseas Pos. Rider Winner Frank Arthur Runner-up Vic HuxleySemi Finalists Billy Lamont Sprouts ElderQuarter Finalists Max Grosskreutz Ron Johnson Art Pecha Billy Galloway Stan Catlett Alf Chick
Heat details 1st Round Sprouts Elder bt Billy Galloway Billy Lamont bt Art Pechar Vic Huxley bt Ron Johnson Frank Arthur bt Max Grosskreutz Stan Catlett v Alf Chick (not raced)
Semi-finals Vic Huxley bt Sprouts Elder Frank Arthur bt Billy Lamont
Final Frank Arthur bt Vic Huxley
British Pos. Rider Winner Roger Frogley Runner-up Jack ParkerSemi Finalist Colin Watson2nd Round Ivor Creek Buster Frogley1st Round Jim Kempster Tommy Croombs Jimmy Hayes Eric Spencer Gus Kuhn
Heat details 1st Round Buster Frogley bt Jim Kempster Ivor Creek bt Tommy Croombs Jack Parker bt Jimmy Hayes Colin Watson bt Eric Spencer Roger Frogley bt Gus Kuhn
2nd Round Roger Frogley bt Ivor Creek Colin Watson bt Buster Frogley Jack Parker (bye)
Semi-final Jack Parker bt Colin Watson
Final Roger Frogley bt Jack Parker
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