Josh Coppins
| Josh Coppins | |
|---|---|
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| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Born |
11 March 1977 (age 39) Motueka, New Zealand |
| Motocross career | |
| Years active | 1993 - present |
| GP debut | 1993, 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
- 2009: 6th MX1 World Championship, winner of 1 GP
- 2008: 5th MX1 World Championship, winner of 1 GP
- 2007: 3rd MX1 World Championship, winner of 5 GP's
- 2006: 7th MX1 World Championship, winner of 1 GP
- 2005: 2nd MX1 World Championship, winner of 3 GP's
- 2004: 3rd MX1 World Championship, winner of 1 GP
- 2003: 11th MX1 World Championship
- 2002: 2nd 250cc World Championship
- 2001: 6th 250cc World Championship
- 2000: 4th 250cc World Championship
- 1999: 7th 250cc World Championship
References
- ↑ Martinez, Peter (17 November 2009). "Josh Coppins jumps ship". New Zealand Herald. APN Holdings NZ Limited. Retrieved 12 March 2010.
- ↑ "Josh Coppins still a winner". Nelson Mail. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
- ↑ Josh Coppins career profile
- ↑ "Everyone's rooting for the good guy - Josh Coppins". The Nelson Mail. 23 August 2007. Retrieved 8 October 2011.