Josh Coppins
Encyclopedia
Joshua Coppins is a professional motocross
racer who rides for the Aprilia
factory racing team. 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. 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.
Motocross
Motocross is a form of motorcycle sport or all-terrain vehicle racing held on enclosed off road circuits. It evolved from trials, and was called scrambles, and later motocross, combining the French moto with cross-country...
racer who rides for the Aprilia
Aprilia
Aprilia is an Italian motorcycle company, one of the seven marques owned by Piaggio, the world's fourth largest motorcycle manufacturer.Aprilia started as a scooter manufacturer, but has more recently come to be known for its race-winning sportbikes...
factory racing team. He began his international racing career in 1996 as a privateer. Coppins was runner up to Mickaël Pichon
Mickaël Pichon
Mickaël Pichon is a French motorcross racer.Pichon took part in the Supercross circuit in the USA from 1995 until 1999. He became World Champion twice in this competition, while racing for Kawasaki. He then came back to Europe and signed a contract with Suzuki to compete in the 250cc motocross...
in the 2002 F.I.M.
Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme
The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme is the governing body of motorcycle racing. It represents 103 national motorcycle federations that are divided into six regional continental unions....
250cc world championship riding a Honda
Honda
is a Japanese public multinational corporation primarily known as a manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles.Honda has been the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, as well as the world's largest manufacturer of internal combustion engines measured by volume, producing more than...
. In 2005, still on a Honda, he finished second to Stefan Everts
Stefan Everts
Stefan Everts is a motocross racer from Belgium, who retired in 2006 after securing his record 10th World Title. He also holds several other motocross records....
in the MX1-GP championship for 450cc four-stroke machines. He has represented New Zealand in the Motocross des Nations
Motocross des Nations
The Motocross des Nations is an annual team motocross race, where riders representing their country meet at what is billed as the "Olympics of Motocross"...
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.
Career results
- 20092009 FIM Motocross World Championship seasonThe 2009 FIM Motocross World Championship season is the 53rd F.I.M. Motocross Racing World Championship season. Antonio Cairoli won the MX1 title for Yamaha, Marvin Musquin claimed the MX2 title for KTM and Pierre Renet triumphed in MX3 for Honda....
: 6th MX1 World Championship, winner of 1 GP - 20082008 FIM Motocross World Championship seasonThe 2008 FIM Motocross World Championship season was the 52rd F.I.M. Motocross Racing World Championship season.- MX1 and MX2 :-MX3:-Riders' Championship:-Manufacturers' Championship:-Riders' Championship:-Manufacturers' Championship:...
: 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