[2] Oxford Cheetahs bounced back to winning ways claiming their third title in five years.
He was backed up by Simon Wigg, Martin Dugard, Andy Grahame, Marvyn Cox and Troy Butler, all of whom averaged from about 6 to 8 points for the season.
The defending champions Coventry could only finish 5th after losing Tommy Knudsen for the season.
Cradley Heath Heathens were the winners for the fourth successive year if including the tied 1986 final.
[8] Belle Vue Bradford Coventry Cradley Heath Kings Lynn Oxford Reading Swindon Wolverhampton