The seven new entrants included three newly created teams called the Crewe Kings,[3] Doncaster Stallions and the Rochester Bombers.
The King's Lynn Starlets who were the reserve side of the Stars also entered, along with Ipswich Witches who returned to league action (their first since 1962),[4] the Long Eaton Rangers (formerly the Archers), and the Eastbourne Eagles (first since 1959).
[8][9] Ken Eyre and Eric Broadbelt were once again instrumental in helping the Colts win again and they were backed up well by Chris Bailey and Bill Moulin.
Geoff Ambrose won the Rider's Championship, held at Hackney Wick Stadium on 26 September.
[15] Belle Vue Colts Berwick Canterbury Crayford Crewe Doncaster Eastbourne Ipswich King's Lynn Long Eaton Middlesbrough Nelson Plymouth Rayleigh Reading Rochester/Romford