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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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British Superbike

Positive Spanish Test for Anvil Hire Yamaha

By Joshua Close
March 23, 2016
1 Mins read

After two positive days on track at the Spanish circuit of Calafat, the Anvil Hire Yamaha trio of Billy McConnell, James Rispoli and Shaun Winfield have returned to the UK.

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British Superbike

Anvil Hire Yamaha head back to Spain

By Joshua Close
March 21, 2016
2 Mins read
The Anvil Hire Yamaha team are set to hit the Spanish sun on-board full superbike machinery for two days of testing.
Road Racing

Ryan Farquhar to ride Tyco BMW at TT

By Joshua Close
March 17, 2016
1 Mins read
Ryan Farquhar will ride a Tyco BMW S1000RR Superbike for TAS Racing at this year’s Isle of Man TT.
Road Racing

Adam Child to ride for British Motorcycle Manufacturing Academy

By Joshua Close
February 26, 2016
1 Mins read
Adam Child is confirmed to to be riding in the Lightweight TT event for the British Motorcycle Manufacturing and Norton Project.
Motorcycles

Brian McCormack's Bridgestone decision keeping memory alive

By Joshua Close
February 26, 2016
2 Mins read
Brian McCormack is hoping that a significant change in tyre choice will keep the memory of a close friend and selfless fundraiser alive, who tragically died last year.
Road Racing

Seamus Elliott confirms Isle of Man TT debut

By Joshua Close
February 13, 2016
1 Mins read
Leading Irish Road Racing contender Seamus Elliott will make his Isle of Man TT debut in 2016, competing in three of the six solo races.
Road Racing

Hawk Racing confirm signing of Michael Dunlop

By Joshua Close
February 13, 2016
1 Mins read
Leicestershire based Hawk Racing has confirmed that Michael Dunlop will race for the team at the 2016 Isle of Man TT.
British Superbike

JG Speedfit Kawasaki reveal striking 2016 livery

By Joshua Close
February 13, 2016
1 Mins read
JG Speedfit Kawasaki have unveiled their 2016 livery at the London Motorcycle Show ahead of the new MCE British Superbike season.
Road Racing

Victor Cox to make TT debut with TC Racing

By Joshua Close
February 9, 2016
1 Mins read
National Superstock 1000 rider Victor Cox has announced that he will make his Isle of Man TT debut with TC Racing this year.
Road Racing

Alessandro Polita set for Isle of Man TT debut

By Joshua Close
February 5, 2016
1 Mins read
Former WSBK rider, and double Italian Superbike Champion, Alessandro Polita will compete in the 2016 Isle of Man TT.
British Superbike

Alastair Seeley returns to BSB with Royal Air Force BMW

By Joshua Close
January 31, 2016
2 Mins read
British Superbike Championship race-winner Alastair Seeley will return to the premier class for the 2016 season with the Royal Air Force BMW team.
British Superbike

Richard Cooper joins Buildbase BMW

By Joshua Close
January 31, 2016
1 Mins read
Richard Cooper will complete the Buildbase BMW line-up in BSB for the forthcoming season, after re-joining the team alongside Lee Jackson.
British Superbike

Be Wiser Ducati duo happy after first tests

By Joshua Close
January 30, 2016
2 Mins read
The Be Wiser Ducati British Superbike Championship Team of Shane Byrne and Glenn Irwin have completed an initial test programme .
British Superbike

JG Speedfit Kawasaki kick-off extensive testing programme

By Joshua Close
January 26, 2016
2 Mins read
JG Speedfit Kawasaki are in Jerez as they kick-off their extensive ten day pre-season testing programme ahead of the new BSB season.
British Superbike

Anvil Hire Yamaha riders positive following Spanish test

By Joshua Close
January 26, 2016
2 Mins read
The Yamaha squad has completed a two-day test in Almeria as they look to find out more about their new R1 machines ahead of the new season.
British Superbike

Anvil Hire Yamaha head to Spain for further testing

By Joshua Close
January 21, 2016
1 Mins read
The Anvil Hire Yamaha squad return to Spain this weekend for two days of important testing ahead of the BSB season opener in April.
Road Racing

Guy Martin confirms he will miss Isle of Man TT

By Joshua Close
January 19, 2016
2 Mins read
Guy Martin will not take part in this year’s Isle of Man TT or North West 200 after deciding to compete in the Tour Divide mountain bike event.
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