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Mark Andrew Thorpe (born 26 March 1969) is a former speedway rider from New Zealand. He earned 2 caps for the New Zealand national speedway team.

Speedway career

Thorpe is a three times champion of New Zealand, winning the New Zealand Championship in 1993, 1994 and 1996.

He rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1989 until 1996. After winning the under-21 New Zealand national title he joined the Newcastle Diamonds in 1989, where he stayed for six years.

World Final appearances

World Pairs Championship

• 1992 - Lonigo, Santa Marina Stadium (with Mitch Shirra / David Bargh) - 6th - 14pts

References

1. "Mark Thorpe profile". wwosbackup. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
2. "Ultimate rider index, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
3. "Roll Of Honour". Motorcycling New Zealand. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
4. "Riders to Remember: Mark Thorpe". Speedway Plus. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
5. "Hunter back with Diamonds". Newcastle Journal. 7 March 1989. Retrieved 27 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
6. "Max back with Diamonds". Newcastle Evening Chronicle. 12 February 1994. Retrieved 27 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.

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