The five were Englishmen Mike Sampson, Steve Weatherley and Trevor Geer, Pole Marek Cieślak and Finn Kai Niemi.
Kevin Holden of Poole Pirates had started the season in great form for his new club, following his move from Exeter Falcons.
Ole Olsen won the British League Riders' Championship for the third time, it was held at Hyde Road on 15 October and sponsored by Leyland Cars.
[9] The British League Pairs Championship was held at Foxhall Stadium on 29 September and was won by Ipswich Witches for the second consecutive year.
[12] Results Belle Vue Birmingham Bristol Coventry Cradley Heath Exeter Hackney Halifax Hull Ipswich King's Lynn Leicester Poole Reading Sheffield Swindon White City Wimbledon Wolverhampton