The 1988 Speedway World Team Cup was the 29th edition of the

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Speedway World Team Cup The Speedway World Team Cup was an annual speedway event held each year in different countries. The competition started in 1960 and was replaced with the Speedway World Cup in 2001. Format From 1960 until 1985 each team consisted of four riders ...

to determine the team world champions. The three legged final format was scrapped and a one off final returned, which was held at the

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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.

Qualification

Group D

* April 10, 1988 *

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* Austria to Group C

Group C

Calendar Round 1 * June 26, 1988 *

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Round 2 * July 3, 1988 *

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* Hungary to Group B

Group B

* August 12, 1988 *

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West Germany to Group A

Group A

Round 1

* August 21, 1988 *

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Round 2

* August 25, 1988 *

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* Sweden to Final

World Final

* September 10, 1988 *

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, Veterans Memorial Stadium

References

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