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Joshua Close

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Josh is a Sports Journalism graduate and has been a member of the TCF team since 2015. Between 2015 and 2018, Josh focused primarily on British Superbikes and Road Racing events such as the Isle of Man TT. At the beginning of the 2019 season he became the MotoGP Reporter.
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Road Racing

Isle of Man TT: Harrison smashes 17-Minute Barrier with 133mph Laps

By Joshua Close
May 29, 2018
2 Mins read

Dean Harrison continues to lead the way in the Superbike class at this year’s Isle of Man TT after beating the 17-minute mark with two 133mph laps.

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Road Racing

Harrison tops opening Isle of Man TT Superbike Qualifying Session

By Joshua Close
May 28, 2018
2 Mins read
Dean Harrison’s impressive form continued as he hit two 131mph laps around the Mountain Course to top the opening Isle of Man TT Superbike qualifying session.
Road Racing

Harrison and Dunlop set the Pace in Opening Isle of Man TT Session

By Joshua Close
May 27, 2018
2 Mins read
Dean Harrison and Michael Dunlop topped the Supersport and Lightweight leaderboards in the opening qualifying session for the 2018 Isle of Man TT.
British Superbike

Byrne Reveals Extent of Snetterton Injuries

By Joshua Close
May 26, 2018
1 Mins read
Reigning British Superbike Champion Shane Byrne has revealed the full extent of the injuries he suffered in his testing crash at Snetterton.
British Superbike

Shane Byrne "In Good Spirits" Following Spinal Surgery

By Joshua Close
May 22, 2018
1 Mins read
Six-time Bennetts British Superbike Champion Shane Byrne is said to be good spirits following successful surgery to stabilise a number of spinal fractures.
Road Racing

Steve Mercer joins Jackson Racing for 2018 Isle of Man TT

By Joshua Close
May 10, 2018
2 Mins read
Steve Mercer will compete on a Honda Fireblade SP2 at this year’s Isle of Man TT after signing a last-minute deal with Jackson Racing.
Road Racing

McAMS Yamaha set for Isle of Man TT Return with Josh Brookes

By Joshua Close
May 9, 2018
1 Mins read
The McAMS Yamaha team will return to the Isle of Man TT this year, fielding both Superstock and Supersport bikes for Josh Brookes.
British Superbike

Frustrating weekend for Be Wiser Ducati at Oulton Park

By Joshua Close
May 9, 2018
2 Mins read
Both Shane Byrne and Glenn Irwin were left feeling frustrated with their results at Oulton Park this weekend, despite a podium finish in the opening race of the day for Byrne.
British Superbike

Haslam beats O'Halloran to take Oulton Park Double

By Joshua Close
May 7, 2018
2 Mins read
Leon Haslam held off Jason O’Halloran to win race two at Oulton Park and take the lead of the British Superbike Championship heading into the summer break.
British Superbike

Haslam wins incident-packed opening race at Oulton Park

By Joshua Close
May 7, 2018
2 Mins read
Leon Haslam controlled proceedings in an incident-packed opening race at Oulton Park to take victory and move up into second spot in the championship.
British Superbike

Kiyonari to replace Linfoot at Oulton Park

By Joshua Close
April 30, 2018
1 Mins read
Ryuichi Kiyonari will make his Bennetts British Superbike return at Oulton Park this weekend, stepping in for the injured Dan Linfoot.
British Superbike

Ellison "Under no Illusions" heading into Brands Hatch

By Joshua Close
April 13, 2018
2 Mins read
James Ellison is under no illusions that it’s going to be easy for him and the Anvil Hire TAG Yamaha team at Brands Hatch this weekend, despite holding the lap record around the Indy Circuit.
British Superbike

Honda Racing duo looking forward to Brands Hatch Challenge

By Joshua Close
April 13, 2018
2 Mins read
The Honda Racing duo of Dan Linfoot and Jason O’Halloran are both looking forward to this weekend’s races at Brands Hatch.
Road Racing

Bruce Anstey set to miss 2018 Road Racing Season through illness

By Joshua Close
April 10, 2018
1 Mins read
Bruce Anstey is unlikely to be able to compete in the 2018 Road Racing season due to illness, according to his partner.
Road Racing

Michael Dunlop joins Tyco BMW for 2018 Isle of Man TT

By Joshua Close
March 29, 2018
1 Mins read
Michael Dunlop has joined Tyco BMW for the 2018 Isle of Man TT and will compete in the RST Superbike and PokerStars Senior Races.
MotoGP

Valentino Rossi signs new two-year MotoGP contract with Yamaha

By Joshua Close
March 15, 2018
2 Mins read
Valentino Rossi has agreed a new two-year contract extension with Yamaha, keeping him in MotoGP until at least the end of the 2020 season.
British Superbike

Anvil Hire TAG Racing unveil 2018 British Superbike Colours

By Joshua Close
March 14, 2018
2 Mins read
The Tag Racing team have unveiled their 2018 British Superbike livery after announcing a new one-year title sponsorship deal with Anvil Hire.
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