Josh Coppins
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| Joshua Coppins | |
| Nationality |  New Zealand |
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| Motocross career | |
| Active years | 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 who rides for the Aprilia factory racing team.[1] 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.[2] 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.[3]
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 career profile
- ↑ "Everyone's rooting for the good guy - Josh Coppins". The Nelson Mail. 23 August 2007. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
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