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Josh Coppins

Josh Coppins

New Zealand motorcycle racer

Joshua "Josh" Coppins (born 11 March 1977) is a New Zealand former professional motocross rider. He competed in the Motocross World Championships from 1993 to 2012. Coppins posted four top three results during his career including a second place in the 2002 250cc motocross world championship and a second place in the MX1 world championship.[1][2] He is often regarded as one of the greatest riders that never won a world title.

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Motocross racing career

Coppins was born in Motueka, New Zealand. 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 motocross 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][4] He has represented New Zealand in the Motocross des Nations since 1997. He also earned a nickname as the “Kiwi Kid”.

During the 2007 FIM Motocross 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.[5] Coppins retired from full-time racing in 2012.[6]

Career results

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References

  1. [1]
    Martinez, Peter (17 November 2009). "Josh Coppins jumps ship". New Zealand Herald. APN Holdings NZ Limited. Retrieved 12 March 2010.
  2. [2]
    "Josh Coppins race results". mxgpresults.com. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
  3. [3]
    "2005 MX1-GP Overall Standings". mxgpresults.com. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
  4. [4]
    "Josh Coppins career profile". bestsports.com. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
  5. [5]
    "Everyone's rooting for the good guy - Josh Coppins". The Nelson Mail. 23 August 2007. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
  6. [6]
    "Josh Coppins still a winner". Nelson Mail. Retrieved 11 March 2014.


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