The 1977 Australasian Individual Speedway Championship was the second annual Australasian Final for Motorcycle speedway riders from Australia and New Zealand as part of the qualification for the 1977 Speedway World Championship.Speedway World Championship History - 1977
The Final took place at the Sydney Showground. Four time World Champion Ivan Mauger was the winner after defeating Phil Crump and defending Australasian Champion John Boulger in a runoff after all three riders finished on 14 points. Billy Sanders finished fourth to get the last qualifying spot in the 1977 Intercontinental Final to be held at the White City Stadium in London, England.
Ivan Mauger would go on to win his record equalling 5th World Championship later in the year at the Ullevi stadium in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Australasian Final February 19 Sydney, Australia - Sydney Showground Qualification: First 4 to the Intercontinental Final in London, England
Pos. Rider Total1 Ivan Mauger 14+32 Phil Crump 14+23 John Boulger 14+14 Billy Sanders 125 Phil Herne 116 Barry Briggs 97 Ricky Day 98 Mitch Shirra 89 Mike Farrell 710 John Titman 711 Colin Farquharson 412 Larry Ross 413 Robin Adlington 314 Mike Fullerton 315 Roger Wright 116 John Goodall 0
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See also Sport in Australia Motorcycle Speedway