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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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MotorcyclesRoad Racing

Gary Johnson completes Spanish tests with GBmoto Racing

By Joshua Close
March 14, 2015
2 Mins read

Gary Johnson completed testing in Spain with the GBmoto Racing Kawasaki team under the watchful eye of Ichiro Yoda.

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British Superbike

Ellison and Westmoreland looking forward to Donington Park test

By Joshua Close
March 14, 2015
2 Mins read
JG Speedfit Kawasaki’s James Ellison and James Westmoreland are confident heading into Donington Park testing after arriving back from testing in Spain.
Motorcycles

Juan Garriga returns to the track for World GP Bike Legends

By Joshua Close
March 12, 2015
1 Mins read
Juan Garriga is the latest name to be added to the bill of the 2015 World GP Bike Legends event at Jerez in June.
MotorcyclesRoad Racing

Michael Rutter returns to Classic TT with Ripley Land Racing

By Joshua Close
March 12, 2015
1 Mins read
Ripley Land Racing have confirmed that Michael Rutter will compete in the Isle of Man Classic TT with them in 2015.
British Superbike

JG Speedfit Kawasaki riders confident following Cartagena Test

By Joshua Close
March 10, 2015
2 Mins read
JG Speedfit Kawasaki duo James Westmoreland and James Ellison had their first British Superbike test of 2015 in Cartagena.
MotorcyclesRoad Racing

2015 Isle of Man TT entry order revealed

By Joshua Close
March 6, 2015
1 Mins read
The Isle of Man TT organisers have revealed the entry order for the 2015 running of the event.
British SuperbikeMotorcycles

GBMoto Racing head to Spain for first pre-season test

By Joshua Close
March 3, 2015
4 Mins read
The GBmoto Racing team are testing ahead of the season opener of the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship.
MotorcyclesRoad Racing

Smiths Racing hit back over TT selection criticism

By Joshua Close
March 2, 2015
2 Mins read
Smiths Racing have come out to clarify the reasons for their rider choice for the 2015 Isle of Man TT races.
Motorcycles

Loris Capirossi latest name to join GP Bike Legends Event

By Joshua Close
March 2, 2015
1 Mins read
Loris Capirossi is the latest rider to confirm his participation in the World GP Bike Legends event at the Jerez circuit in Spain on 19-21 June.
Motorcycles

Cardoso and Cardús to contest World GP Bike Legends

By Joshua Close
February 24, 2015
1 Mins read
Spanish duo José Luis Cardoso and Carlos Cardús have been added to the line-up for the 2015 World GP Bike Legends event in Jerez in June.
MotorcyclesRoad Racing

Smiths Racing return to Isle Of Man TT with Johnson and Martin

By Joshua Close
February 24, 2015
2 Mins read
Dave Johnson and Guy Martin will race for the Smiths Racing Team during the Isle of Man TT races in 2015.
Road Racing

Lee Johnston added to KMR Kawasaki's TT line-up

By Joshua Close
February 20, 2015
2 Mins read
Lee Johnston is the latest name to join up with the KMR Kawasaki/ SGS International team for this year’s Isle Of Man…
British Superbike

Stuart Higgs excited ahead of biggest BSB season ever

By Joshua Close
February 20, 2015
3 Mins read
MCE British Superbike Championship series Director Stuart Higgs is expecting the 2015 season to be the biggest ever season of BSB.
Motorcycles

Agostini to appear at Cadwell Park's International Classic

By Joshua Close
February 18, 2015
1 Mins read
Giacomo Agostini has confirmed his participation at the brand-new International Classic, which will be held at Cadwell Park in 2015.
MotorcyclesRoad Racing

David Johnson to make Classic TT debut in 2015

By Joshua Close
February 18, 2015
1 Mins read
Australian rider, David Johnson, will take part in this year’s Classic TT after signing with Team York Suzuki/Big Dog Classic Racing. The…
Road Racing

Harrison and Johnston join Black Eagle Racing for Classic TT

By Joshua Close
February 18, 2015
2 Mins read
Two of road racing’s biggest talents, Dean Harrison and Lee Johnston, have announced that they will ride for Black Eagle Racing in…
MotorcyclesRoad Racing

Dunlop renew status as official Isle Of Man TT Tyre Partners

By Joshua Close
February 17, 2015
1 Mins read
Dunlop Tyres have today announced that they will once again be the official tyre partner of the Isle Of Man TT in…
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