| Nationality | New Zealander |
|---|---|
| Birth place | Motueka, New Zealand |
| Years | 1993 - 2012 |
| Wins | MX1: 11 |
| Gp debut | 1993, GP of Australia, Manjimup, 125cc |
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.
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
- 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 2 GP's
- 2005 British Motocross Champion
- 2004: 3rd MX1 World Championship, winner of 1 GP
- 2004 British Motocross Champion
- 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
| Year | Rnd 1 | Rnd 2 | Rnd 3 | Rnd 4 | Rnd 5 | Rnd 6 | Rnd 7 | Rnd 8 | Rnd 9 | Rnd 10 | Rnd 11 | Rnd 12 | Rnd 13 | Rnd 14 | Rnd 15 | Rnd 16 | Rnd 17 | Average Finish | Podium Percent | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 MX1 | 2 | 9 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | - | - | 4.33 | 53% | 3rd |
| 2005 MX1 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.41 | 59% | 2nd |
| 2006 MX1 | OUT | OUT | OUT | OUT | OUT | OUT | OUT | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | - | - | 2.50 | 88% | 7th |
| 2007 MX1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | DNF | OUT | OUT | 18 | OUT | - | - | 3.45 | 82% | 3rd |
References
- ^ Martinez, Peter (17 November 2009). "Josh Coppins jumps ship". New Zealand Herald. APN Holdings NZ Limited. Retrieved 12 March 2010.
- ^ "Josh Coppins race results". mxgpresults.com. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
- ^ "2005 MX1-GP Overall Standings". mxgpresults.com. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
- ^ "Josh Coppins career profile". bestsports.com. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
- ^ "Everyone's rooting for the good guy - Josh Coppins". The Nelson Mail. 23 August 2007. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
- ^ "Josh Coppins still a winner". Nelson Mail. Retrieved 11 March 2014.