Mark Thorpe
New Zealand speedway rider
| Born | (1969-03-26) 26 March 1969 (age 55) Christchurch, New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Career history | |
| 1989-1994 | Newcastle Diamonds |
| 1994 | Bradford Dukes |
| 1995, 1996 | Swindon Robins |
| Individual honours | |
| 1993, 1994, 1996 | New Zealand Champion |
Mark Andrew Thorpe (born 26 March 1969) is a former speedway rider from New Zealand.[1] He earned 2 caps for the New Zealand national speedway team.[2]
Speedway career
Thorpe is a three times champion of New Zealand, winning the New Zealand Championship in 1993, 1994 and 1996.[3]
He rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1989 until 1996.[4] After winning the under-21 New Zealand national title he joined the Newcastle Diamonds in 1989,[5] where he stayed for six years.[6]
World Final appearances
World Pairs Championship
- 1992 -
Lonigo, Santa Marina Stadium (with Mitch Shirra / David Bargh) - 6th - 14pts
References
- ^ "Mark Thorpe profile". wwosbackup. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ "Ultimate rider index, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ "Roll Of Honour". Motorcycling New Zealand. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ "Riders to Remember: Mark Thorpe". Speedway Plus. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ^ "Hunter back with Diamonds". Newcastle Journal. 7 March 1989. Retrieved 27 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Max back with Diamonds". Newcastle Evening Chronicle. 12 February 1994. Retrieved 27 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
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