The 22nd annual Proximus Superbiker has seen a star studded field take
to the tarmac and dirt in Mettet, Belgium this weekend. Factory Yamaha
Monster racer, Josh Coppins, has become a regular in the event, having
competed in the last two editions and Coppins once again put in a good
showing.
Read more ...(10.19.2008)
Though it was a day when little went right for Team New Zealand,
the three-man team still managed a respectable eighth overall at the 62nd
annual Motocross of Nations at Donington Park, in the British Midlands,
on Sunday
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...(09.28.2008)
The fifteenth and final round of the FIM Motocross World championship
has come to an epic end at the hillside circuit of Faenza in Italy. Yamaha
Monster racer, Josh Coppins, finished a tough and testing season with
5th in the overall in the MX1 standings.
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...(09.14.2008)
The penultimate round of the FIM Motocross championship has seen an
amazing performance by Yamaha Monster racer, Josh Coppins. The resilient
Kiwi tried his best to conquer the treacherous Lierop circuit however
he fell victim to the sadistic sand with one lap to go in the final moto.
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...(09.07.2008)
The 13th round of the FIM motocross world championship has been an unlucky
outing for Yamaha Monster racer, Josh Coppins. The hard working New Zealander
was dealt two tough blows in both motos at an unconventional Fairyhouse
circuit in Dublin, Ireland.
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...(08.31.2008)
Monday, Bank holiday in the UK has seen factory Yamaha Monster racer,
Josh Coppins, sweep all 3 motos at the Ken Hall trophy in Langrish.
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...(08.25.2008)
It’s been a busy weekend for Yamaha Monster racer, Josh Coppins,
in which the New Zealander achieved two overall podiums at different
track venues
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...(08.17.2008)
Yamaha Monster racer, Josh Coppins, has suffered a luckless outing at
the 12th round of the FIM MX World championships at Loket in the Czech
Rep.
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...(08.10.2008)
In what has turned out to be one of the most unpredictable results in
the 2008 FIM MX World championship, Yamaha Monster racer, Josh Coppins
has managed to keep his title hunt alive at a treacherous Lommel sand
circuit in Belgium.
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...(08.03.2008)
A change of scenery has seen the 10th round of the FIM MX World championship
move to South Africa and the city of Nelspruit situated in the Mpumalanga
Province.
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...(07.20.2008)
Former double world championship runner-up Josh Coppins will enter a
third year with Yamaha and the Yamaha Monster Motocross Team after putting
pen to paper to extend his current deal this week
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...(07.16.2008)
Mixed weather conditions have seen Yamaha Monster racer, Josh Coppins,
fight to stay in the MX1 championship hunt. The New Zealander suffered
crashes in both motos at the picturesque circuit of Uddevalla in Sweden,
and with track conditions making it harder on the Kiwi to come through
the pack, Coppins had to settle with 10th overall for the GP.
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...(07.06.2008)
Yamaha Monster racer, Josh Coppins, has taken a stellar victory at the
8th round of the FIM Motocross championship in Teutschenthal, Germany.
The New Zealander powered his factory YZ450FM to two impressive race
wins and has closed to within 4 points of the MX1 championship lead at
the halfway mark.
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...(06.29.2008)
Josh Coppins has taken a convincing victory at the second round of the
United Telecom Belgian MX champs at the former GP circuit in Kester.
The factory Yamaha Monster rider, powered his way to the overall victory
with a 3-1-1 score against a top international field.
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...(06.22.2008)
As the FIM MX GP series nears the halfway mark, Josh Coppins, of the
Yamaha Monster team has clawed his way back into the MX1 championship
hunt after an impressive performance in St Jean d’Angely, France.
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...(06.15.2008)
As the FIM Motocross world championship completes the 6th round of the
15 round series, Josh Coppins of the Factory Yamaha Monster team has
lost ground in the MX1 title hunt after a luckless Mallory Park GP in
the UK
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...(06.01.2008)
Josh Coppins has experienced a tough weekend at the fifth round of
the Italian MX GP in Mantova. The Factory Yamaha Monster racer battled
with
his speed all weekend on a track he has openly admitted he dislikes.
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...(05.18.2008)
Factory Yamaha Monster racer, Josh Coppins, was dissatisfied with his
performance at the fourth round of the FIM Motocross World champs held
in Sevlievo, Bulgaria. With scattered showers mixing up the track conditions,
Coppins battled with starts in both motos which consequently lost the
New Zealander valuable points in the MX1 title chase.
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...(05.11.2008)
Great weather conditions have complimented a thrilling 3rd round of
the FIM Motocross World champs held in Agueda, Portugal. Factory Yamaha
Monster racer, Josh Coppins, showed his fighting spirit to claim his
first podium of the season with an outstanding final corner dash in the
sweltering Portuguese heat
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...(04.27.2008)
The second round of the FIM Motocross championship has been marred by
rain and treacherous conditions at a muddy Bellpuig circuit in Spain.
Factory Yamaha Monster rider, Josh Coppins posted a first moto 4th place
before the second moto was cancelled due to impossible riding conditions.
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...(04.20.2008)
The 2008 FIM Motocross world championship kicked off at a demanding
Valkenswaard sand circuit in the Netherlands this weekend. Factory Yamaha
Monster racer, Josh Coppins, showed true courage by posting a 6-7 result,
only two weeks after recent surgery to repair two broken toes .
Read more ...(04.06.2008)
Yamaha Monster Motocross Team’s Joshua Coppins is facing a rush
to be fully fit for the opening round of the 2008 FIM MX1-GP World Championship
in two weeks after an incident while training Saturday morning (22nd
March) caused the New Zealander to break two toes on his right foot and
undergo immediate surgery.
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...(03.22.2008)
Josh Coppins swept all three races at the Valence International meeting
in southern France; beating a host of world championship peers including
2007 number one Steve Ramon.
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...(02.24.2008)
It was another successful double-act for Yamaha Motocross Team’s
Josh Coppins and David Philippaerts after their 1-2 results at the Mantova
Starcross International last week
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...(02.18.2008)
Factory Yamaha Rinaldi racer, Josh Coppins, has finished second at the
International Motocross season opener in Mantova, Italy.
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...(02.10.2008)