It was also the final season of the British League before a restructure of the sport.
[1][2] Four new teams entered the league; the first was Cleveland Bays, who shared Cleveland Park Stadium with division 2 parent club Middlesbrough Bears.
The second was the Hi-Edge Hitmen, co-promoted by former England rider Chris Morton and based at Buxton Raceway.
The final was held on 1 October at Long Eaton Stadium.
[11] Berwick Buxton (Hi-Edge) Cleveland Iwade (withdrew from league) Linlithgow Mildenhall Stoke