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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

Hutchinson awarded coveted Torrens Trophy

By Joshua Close
January 13, 2016
2 Mins read

11-time Isle of Man TT race winner Ian Hutchinson has been awarded with the Royal Automobile Club’s coveted Torrens Trophy.

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Road Racing

North West 200: Seeley and Wilson join Gearlink Kawasaki

By Joshua Close
January 8, 2016
2 Mins read
Gearlink Kawasaki have confirmed that Alastair Seeley and Ben Wilson will compete for the team at this year’s North West 200.
British Superbike

Prime Factors Racing join British Superbikes

By Joshua Close
January 8, 2016
1 Mins read
After a year competing in the FIM Endurance World Championship, Surrey based Prime Factors Racing will make the jump into BSB for 2016.
British Superbike

Vittorio Iannuzzo joins Gearlink Kawasaki

By Joshua Close
January 7, 2016
1 Mins read
Gearlink Kawasaki have announced the signing of former European Superstock champion Vittorio Iannuzzo for their 2016 BSB campaign.
Motorcycles

Classic bikes stolen from Padgett's Motorcycles

By Joshua Close
January 7, 2016
1 Mins read
Police are appealing for information after a number of distinctive and historic motorcycles were stolen from the Padgett’s Motorcycles dealership in Batley.
Rally

Rothmans liveried MG Metro 6R4 to headline 2016 Coys Auction

By Joshua Close
December 23, 2015
2 Mins read
The MG Metro 6R4 is just one of over 60 classic and historic road and race cars going under the hammer at the Autosport International show
Formula E

Mixed fortunes for DS Virgin Racing duo in Uruguay

By Joshua Close
December 21, 2015
2 Mins read
Jean-Eric Vergne secured his first points for DS Virgin Racing but Britain’s Sam Bird was forced to retire from the Punta del Este ePrix.
Formula E

Antonio Felix Da Costa: "We're maximising our package"

By Joshua Close
December 21, 2015
1 Mins read
Antonio Felix da Costa is delighted after securing another top six finish for the Team Aguri squad at the Punta del Este ePrix.
Formula E

Sebastien Buemi storms to victory in Punta del Este

By Joshua Close
December 19, 2015
2 Mins read
Sebastien Buemi now leads the Formula E Championship after dominating round three of the season in Uruguay.
Formula 1Open Wheel

Competition to give youngsters a chance to emulate Lewis Hamilton

By Joshua Close
December 18, 2015
1 Mins read
The 2016 Autosport International could see the discovery of the next Lewis Hamilton, thanks to a competition run in conjunction with Formula Kart Stars.
Road Racing

Dan Hegarty joins RTR Motorcycles for 2016 campaign

By Joshua Close
December 18, 2015
1 Mins read
Dan Hegarty will ride for RTR Motorcycles backed by Downshift Limited at the 2016 Isle of Man TT and selected meetings at Oliver’s Mount.
Formula 1Formula E

Williams Advanced Engineering supports Jaguar’s Formula E debut

By Joshua Close
December 17, 2015
1 Mins read
Williams Advanced Engineering will partner Jaguar in its return to global motorsport in the third season of the FIA Formula E Championship.
Formula 1

Felipe Massa to appear at 2016 Autosport International Show

By Joshua Close
December 17, 2015
1 Mins read
Williams Martini Racing driver Felipe Massa will lead a line-up of well-known Williams faces at the Autosport International show this January.
Road Racing

Exclusive Joey Dunlop collection to appear at 2016 London Motorcycle Show

By Joshua Close
December 17, 2015
1 Mins read
A world exclusive tribute to Road Racing legend Joey Dunlop, featuring rare memorabilia from the star’s trophy-filled career, will appear at the MCN London Motorcycle Show.
British Superbike

Leon Haslam returns to British Superbikes with JG Speedfit Kawasaki

By Joshua Close
December 17, 2015
2 Mins read
Leon Haslam has announced that he will return to the MCE British Superbike Championship in 2016 with the JG Speedfit Kawasaki team.
Road Racing

Devitt RC Express Racing add Bonner to 2016 line-up

By Joshua Close
December 14, 2015
1 Mins read
Devitt RC Express Racing have confirmed that they will be expanding their team to a two-strong line-up for 2016, with Alan Bonner joining 2015 Lightweight TT race winner Ivan Lintin.
British SuperbikeSeason Review

2015 British Superbike Championship Season Review

By Joshua Close
December 11, 2015
4 Mins read
The Checkered Flag looks back at the 2015 MCE British Superbike Championship, which saw Josh Brookes take the title for the Milwaukee Yamaha team
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