Mark Thorpe

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]

Mark Thorpe

Born	(1969-03-26) 26 March 1969 (age 56) 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

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