The domination of speedway in recent years by Oxford Cheetahs, Coventry Bees and Cradley Heathens had come to an end.
Veteran English international Jeremy Doncaster and their new Australian signing Todd Wiltshire topped the Reading averages and they were supported by fans favourite Jan Andersson, Dave Mullett and Tony Olsson.
[3] Hans Nielsen of Oxford topped the averages for an incredible eighth season running and also won the British League Riders' Championship for the third time.
Hans Nielsen won the British League Riders' Championship for the third time.
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