Mark Thorpe Explained

Mark Thorpe
Nationality:	New Zealander
Birth Date:	26 March 1969
Birth Place:	Christchurch, New Zealand
Career1:	Newcastle Diamonds
Years1:	1989-1994
Career2:	Bradford Dukes
Years2:	1994
Career3:	Swindon Robins
Years3:	1995, 1996
Indivyear1:	1993, 1994, 1996
Indivhonour1:	New Zealand Champion

Mark Andrew Thorpe (born 26 March 1969) is a former speedway rider from New Zealand.^{[1] [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, riding primarily for the Newcastle Diamonds.^[4]

World Final appearances

World Pairs Championship

• 1992 - Lonigo, Pista Speedway (with Mitch Shirra / David Bargh) - 6th - 14pts

Notes and References

1. Web site: Mark Thorpe profile. wwosbackup. 30 June 2021.
2. Web site: ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022 . British Speedway . 22 June 2023.
3. Web site: Roll Of Honour. Motorcycling New Zealand. 30 June 2021.
4. Web site: Riders to Remember: Mark Thorpe. Speedway Plus. 29 June 2021.