Mark Thorpe
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| Born | 26 March 1969 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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]World Pairs Championship
[edit | edit source]- 1992 - Italy Lonigo, Santa Marina Stadium (with Mitch Shirra / David Bargh) - 6th - 14pts
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