Paul Thorp (born 9 September 1964 in Macclesfield, Cheshire,) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England.
Career
Thorp began his racing career with the Birmingham Brummies in 1980 and spent four seasons with the club.
He was a six times British finalist.
He won the National League Riders' Championship, held on 30 August at Brandon Stadium.
Thorp won the World Team Cup with England in 1989.
World final appearances
Individual World Championship
1991 – Göteborg, Ullevi – 6th – 10pts
World Team Cup
1989 – Bradford, Odsal Stadium (with Jeremy Doncaster / Kelvin Tatum / Simon Wigg / Simon Cross) – Winner – 48pts (12)