29th edition of the annual motorcycle speedway World Cup competition
The 1988 Speedway World Team Cup was the 29th edition of the FIM Speedway World Team Cup to determine the team world champions.[1][2]
The three legged final format was scrapped and a one off final returned, which was held at the Veterans Memorial Stadium (Long Beach) in California, United States. It made no difference to Denmark who duly wrapped up a sixth consecutive title (and eighth in total) moving level with England's record. It was also Hans Nielsen's eighth gold medal having taken part in all of Denmark's title wins.[3][4]
Third round
West Germany to fourth round
Fourth round
Leg 1
M - exclusion for exceeding two-minute time allowance •
T - exclusion for touching the tapes •
X - other exclusion •
E - retired or mechanical failure •
F - fell
| Helmet colours were permanent for each team (Red, Blue, White and Yellow/Black). Colours in diagrams indicate gate positions:
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| gate A – inside
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gate B
|
gate C
|
gate D – outside
|
Leg 2
M - exclusion for exceeding two-minute time allowance •
T - exclusion for touching the tapes •
X - other exclusion •
E - retired or mechanical failure •
F - fell
| Helmet colours were permanent for each team (Red, Blue, White and Yellow/Black). Colours in diagrams indicate gate positions:
|
| gate A – inside
|
gate B
|
gate C
|
gate D – outside
|
World Final
M - exclusion for exceeding two-minute time allowance •
T - exclusion for touching the tapes •
X - other exclusion •
E - retired or mechanical failure •
F - fell
| Helmet colours were permanent for each team (Red, Blue, White and Yellow/Black). Colours in diagrams indicate gate positions:
|
| gate A – inside
|
gate B
|
gate C
|
gate D – outside
|
Stadion Wiener Neustadt, Wiener Neustadt
New Zealand - 35
Norway - 25
Netherlands - 19
