Charles scored four from four rides as the Comets lose the first leg of the Young Shield at Scunthorpe.
27 Sep 2008: Workington 53 Edinburgh 39
Charles scored one from three rides after suffering and engine failure whilst leading in his first ride followed by a nasty fall in his third ride which led to his withdrawal from the meeting. However, the Comets beat Edinburgh and go through to the final of the KO Cup against Somerset.
26 Sep 2008: Edinburgh 49 Workington 41
Charles scored scored five from four rides as the Comets lose a last heat decider in the first leg of the KO Cup semi-final at Edinburgh.
19 Sep 2008: Workington 59 Stoke 34
Charles scored nine plus a bonus point from four rides as the Comets beat Stoke.
13 Sep 2008: Workington 61 Newcastle 31
Charles scored nine plus a bonus point from four rides as the Comets thrash Newcastle.