In 1988 the National League, also known as British League Division Two, was the second tier of speedway racing in the United Kingdom.
Summary
The league champions that year were Hackney Kestrels.
Final table
National League Knockout Cup
The 1988 National League Knockout Cup was the 21st edition of the Knockout Cup for tier two teams. Hackney Kestrels were the winners of the competition.
First round
Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
Final
First leg
Second leg
Hackney were declared Knockout Cup Champions, winning on aggregate 110–82.
Riders' Championship
Troy Butler won the Riders' Championship. The final sponsored by Jawa Moto & Barum was held on 10 September 1988 at Brandon Stadium.
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Pairs
The National League Pairs was held at Wimborne Road was due to be held on 24 July but was postponed before being held on 23 August. The event was won by Stoke Potters.
Semi finals
Stoke bt Eastbourne 5-4
Poole bt Peterborough 5-4
Final
Stoke bt Poole 7-2
Fours
Peterborough Panthers won the fours championship final, held at the East of England Arena on 7 August.