Josh Coppins
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| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Born |
11 March 1977 (age 40) Motueka, New Zealand |
| career | |
| Years active | 1993 - present |
| GP debut | 1993, GP of Australia, Manjimup, 125cc |
Joshua "Josh" Coppins (born 11 March 1977 in Motueka, New Zealand) is a professional racer and a former World No.2, Coppins retired from full-time racing in 2012. He began his international racing career in 1996 as a privateer. Coppins was runner up to Mickaël Pichon in the 2002 riding a Honda. In 2005, still on a Honda, he finished second to Stefan Everts in the championship for 450cc four-stroke machines. He has represented New Zealand in the since 1997.
During the 2007 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.
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