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Josh Coppins
NationalityNew Zealander
Born11 March 1977 (1977-03-11) (age 47)
Motueka, New Zealand
Motocross career
Years active1993 - present
GP debut1993, GP of Australia, Manjimup, 125cc

Joshua "Josh" Coppins (born 11 March 1977 in Motueka, New Zealand) is a professional motocross racer and a former World No.2,[1] Coppins retired from full-time racing in 2012.[2] He began his international racing career in 1996 as a privateer. Coppins was runner up to Mickaël Pichon in the 2002 F.I.M. 250cc world championship riding a Honda. In 2005, still on a Honda, he finished second to Stefan Everts in the MX1-GP championship for 450cc four-stroke machines.[3] He has represented New Zealand in the Motocross des Nations since 1997.

During the 2007 MX1 World Championship Coppins built a 100-point lead in the championship, only to break his shoulder blade in the 12th round forcing him out of the next 3 rounds and ending his title hopes.[4]

Career results

References

  1. ^ Martinez, Peter (17 November 2009). "Josh Coppins jumps ship". New Zealand Herald. APN Holdings NZ Limited. Retrieved 12 March 2010.
  2. ^ "Josh Coppins still a winner". Nelson Mail. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
  3. ^ Josh Coppins career profile
  4. ^ "Everyone's rooting for the good guy - Josh Coppins". The Nelson Mail. 23 August 2007. Retrieved 8 October 2011.

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