Paul Thorp
Paul Thorp (born 9 September 1964 in Macclesfield, Cheshire,[1]) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England.[2][3]
| Born | 9 September 1964 Macclesfield, England |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 1980–1983 | Birmingham |
| 1981 | Scunthorpe |
| 1981, 2006 | Workington |
| 1982–1983 | Berwick |
| 1984–1985 | Wolverhampton |
| 1984–1986 | Stoke |
| 1986–1988, 1997 | Belle Vue |
| 1989–1992, 1994 | Bradford |
| 1993 | Newcastle |
| 1995–1996, 1998–2005 | Hull |
| Individual honours | |
| 1986 | National League Riders Champion |
| Team honours | |
| 1989 | World Team Cup Winner |
| 1991, 1992 | British League KO Cup Winner |
| 1994 | British League Premiership Winner |
| 1990 | British League Gold Cup Winner |
| 1991 | Inter League Cup Winner |
| 2004 | Premier League Champion |
| 2001, 2004 | Premier League KO Cup Winner |
| 2000 | Premier Trophy |
| 2004 | Young Shield Winner |
| 2002 | Premiership Winner |
Career
Thorp began his racing career with the Birmingham Brummies in 1980 and spent four seasons with the club.[4]
He was a six times British finalist.
He won the National League Riders' Championship, held on 30 August at Brandon Stadium.[5]
Thorp won the World Team Cup with England in 1989.
World final appearances
World Team Cup
- 1989 –
Bradford, Odsal Stadium (with Jeremy Doncaster / Kelvin Tatum / Simon Wigg / Simon Cross) – Winner – 48pts (12)
References
- Oakes, P.(2004). British Speedway Who's Who. ISBN 0-948882-81-6
- "2008 Rider index" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
- "ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
- "Paul Thorp". WWOS Backup. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
- "What a double". Cambridge Daily News. 1 September 1986. Retrieved 21 June 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.
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