Stephen John (Steve) Weatherley (born 26 November 1957 in Dartford, England) is a former motorcycle speedway rider who was twice runner-up in the British Speedway Under 21 Championship.
He rode primarily for the Eastbourne Eagles and the White City Rebels, who won the British League in 1977.On 8 June 1979 he was paralysed whilst riding for Eastbourne at Hackney Wick Stadium, Waterden Road.
He was involved in a terrible crash with Vic Harding.
Harding was killed and Weatherley was left with a broken back.
He has used a wheelchair since the crash.His nephew, Lee Richardson (1979-2012) was an international speedway rider.