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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

Franck Petricola killed in Isle of Man TT crash

By Joshua Close
June 3, 2015
1 Mins read

Franck Petricola has lost his life following an accident during this evening’s qualifying session at the Isle of Man TT.

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Road Racing

James Hillier to ride supercharged Kawasaki Ninja H2R at Isle of Man TT

By Joshua Close
June 3, 2015
1 Mins read
James Hillier will ride the supercharged Kawasaki Ninja H2R around the famous Mountain Course.
Road Racing

Disappointment as Isle of Man TT qualifying session is cut short

By Joshua Close
June 2, 2015
2 Mins read
Poor weather conditions caused Tuesday’s qualifying sessions for the 2015 Isle of Man TT to be cut short.
Road Racing

Iconic 1992 Senior TT bikes reunited by Manx National Heritage

By Joshua Close
June 2, 2015
1 Mins read
Carl Fogarty’s and Steve Hislop’s iconic 1992 machines will be on display in the Manx Museum throughout the Isle of Man TT.
Road Racing

Patricia Fernandez aiming to break record at 2015 Ulster Grand Prix

By Joshua Close
June 2, 2015
2 Mins read
Patricia Fernandez hopes to become the fastest woman in Ulster Grand Prix history in 2015.
Road Racing

Metzeler unveil Guy Martin Special Edition tyre

By Joshua Close
June 1, 2015
1 Mins read
Road Racing tyre experts, Metzeler, have unveiled a special tyre in collaboration with Guy Martin.
Road Racing

Metzeler head to Isle of Man TT with a number of top riders

By Joshua Close
May 29, 2015
2 Mins read
Metzeler tyres have a strong line-up for the Isle of Man TT as they look for more success on the roads.
Road Racing

World Superbike riders head to the 2015 Isle of Man TT

By Joshua Close
May 28, 2015
1 Mins read
Five of the World Superbike Championship’s top riders will be present at the 2015 Isle of Man TT.
Road Racing

GBmoto Kawasaki look ahead to Isle of Man TT debut

By Joshua Close
May 28, 2015
2 Mins read
The GBmoto Kawasaki team head to the Isle of Man this weekend for their first-ever TT appearance.
Road Racing

Carl Fogarty confirmed as Isle of Man TT VIP guest

By Joshua Close
May 28, 2015
1 Mins read
Four-time World Superbike Champion, Carl Fogarty, will be a VIP guest at the 2015 Isle of Man TT.
Road Racing

Double podium success for PBM and Hutchinson at North West 200

By Joshua Close
May 17, 2015
2 Mins read
PBM’s Ian Hutchinson finished on the podium in both of the Superbike and Superstock races.
Road Racing

Troubled road racing debut for GBmoto at North West 200

By Joshua Close
May 17, 2015
2 Mins read
GBmoto were forced to retire from the Superbike and Superstock events at the North West 200.
Road Racing

METZELER ready for 2015 Road Racing season

By Joshua Close
May 14, 2015
1 Mins read
Metzeler will be one of the main tyres providers throughout the 2015 road racing season.
Road Racing

GBmoto Kawasaki unveil new livery for Road Racing debut

By Joshua Close
May 6, 2015
1 Mins read
GBmoto Kawasaki will compete in road racing events for the very first time in 2015.
British Superbike

Ellison leaves Oulton Park with Championship lead

By Joshua Close
May 5, 2015
2 Mins read
JG Speedfit Kawasaki’s James Ellison leads the MCE British Superbike Championship following another podium finish.
British Superbike

Double podium success for Milwaukee Yamaha at Oulton Park

By Joshua Close
May 5, 2015
2 Mins read
Josh Brookes finished second in race one, before finishing on the final step of the podium in race two at Oulton Park.
British Superbike

Easton takes victory in drama-filled race two at Oulton Park

By Joshua Close
May 4, 2015
2 Mins read
Stuart Easton took the chequered flag after Ryuichi Kiyonari and Shane Byrne collide in race two at Oulton Park.
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