The 2012 season of the National League was the third tier/division of British speedway and was contested by eight teams.
Newport and Belle Vue did not return from 2011, and Hackney opted to run at Rye House only, renaming the team Rye House Raiders.
Mildenhall Fen Tigers beat Dudley Heathens in the play-off final to become champions.
<small>PL = Matches; W = Wins; D = Draws; L = Losses; Pts = Total Points</small>
SCORING SYSTEM Home loss by any number of points = 0 Home draw = 1 Home win by between 1 and 6 points = 2 Home win by 7 points or more = 3 Away loss by 7 points or more = 0 Away loss by 6 points or less = 1 Away draw = 2 Away win by between 1 and 6 points = 3 Away win by 7 points or more = 4
Top four teams race off in two-legged semi-finals and final to decide championship. Mildenhall Fen Tigers defeated Dudley Heathens in the final.
Semi-finals
The 2012 National League Knockout Cup was the 15th edition of the Knockout Cup for tier three teams. Mildenhall Fen Tigers were the winners for the second successive year.
First round
Semi-finals
Ashley Birks won the Riders' Championship. The final was held on 29 September at Rye House Stadium.
The National League Pairs Championship, was held at Mildenhall Stadium, on 22 July 2012. The event was won by Cameron Heeps and Lewis Blackbird of the Mildenhall Fen Tigers.
Mildenhall won the National League Fours, held on 26 August 2012 at Loomer Road Stadium.
Milton Keynes won grand final 21âÂÂ15
List of United Kingdom Speedway League Champions