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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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MotoGP

Yamaha unveil 2019 Monster Energy Livery

By Joshua Close
February 4, 2019
3 Mins read

Valentino Rossi and Maverick Vinales presented the brand-new 2019 Monster Energy Yamaha livery in a special ceremony in Jakarta.

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British Superbike

Stapleford completes 2019 Buildbase Suzuki Line-up

By Joshua Close
January 17, 2019
1 Mins read
The 2015 British Supersport Champion Luke Stapleford will line-up alongside Bradley Ray at Buildbase Suzuki this season.
British Superbike

Claudio Corti to make British Superbike Debut with Team WD40

By Joshua Close
December 20, 2018
1 Mins read
Claudio Corti will make his Bennetts British Superbike debut in 2019 after signing for Team WD40
British Superbike

Elliott joins OMG Racing following Rea Departure

By Joshua Close
November 27, 2018
1 Mins read
Following the departure of Gino Rea, OMG Suzuki have announced that Josh Elliott will line-up alongside Luke Mossey in 2019.
British Superbike

Truelove and Raceways Yamaha join 2019 British Superbike Grid

By Joshua Close
November 25, 2018
1 Mins read
Matt Truelove will make his Bennetts British Superbike debut in 2019 as he moves into the premier class with Raceways Yamaha
British Superbike

Linfoot moves to TAG Racing for 2019 Season

By Joshua Close
November 25, 2018
2 Mins read
Dan Linfoot will switch to the TSG Racing team for the 2019 Bennetts British Superbike season, after four years with Honda Racing
British Superbike

Farmer joins Iddon at Tyco BMW for 2019 Campaign

By Joshua Close
November 24, 2018
2 Mins read
Keith Farmer will move up into the Bennetts British Superbike Championship with Tyco BMW in 2019
British Superbike

Xavi Forés heads to British Superbike with Honda Racing

By Joshua Close
November 24, 2018
1 Mins read
Xavi Forés will make his Bennetts British Superbike debut in 2019 after signing for Honda Racing
British Superbike

Ellison joins Hickman at Smiths Racing for 2019

By Joshua Close
November 24, 2018
2 Mins read
James Ellison will remain in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship after joining Peter Hickman at Smiths Racing.
Road Racing

Jessopp on the front-row for Macau Grand Prix

By Joshua Close
November 16, 2018
1 Mins read
Be Wiser Ducati’s Martin Jessopp will begin the 2018 Macau Grand Prix from the front-row of the grid.
British Superbike

Andrew Irwin joins Honda Racing for 2019

By Joshua Close
November 16, 2018
2 Mins read
Andrew Irwin will return to the Bennetts British Superbike Championship in 2019 after signing for Honda Racing.
British Superbike

Gino Rea remains with OMG Racing for 2019 British Superbike Season

By Joshua Close
November 13, 2018
1 Mins read
Following a strong end to his rookie season Gino Rea has re-signed with the OMG Racing team for the 2019 Bennetts British Superbike season.
Moto2Moto3

Fenati set for 2019 Snipers Racing return in Moto3

By Joshua Close
November 13, 2018
1 Mins read
Banned rider Romano Fenati looks set to make a shock return to Grand Prix racing in 2019, with the Marinelli Snipers Moto3 team.
InterviewsWorld Superbike

Interview: Leon Haslam on his move to WSBK and challenging Jonathan Rea

By Joshua Close
October 26, 2018
5 Mins read
In the second part of our interview with Leon Haslam, the new British Superbike champion discusses his move to the World Superbike Championship and whether he can challenge Jonathan Rea.
British SuperbikeInterviews

Interview: Leon Haslam on winning the 2018 British Superbike Title

By Joshua Close
October 24, 2018
6 Mins read
The 2018 British Superbike Champion Leon Haslam speaks to The Checkered Flag about his championship-winning campaign with JG Speedfit Kawasaki.
British Superbike

Peter Hickman seals fifth spot in British Superbike Standings

By Joshua Close
October 16, 2018
1 Mins read
Peter Hickman says that he is pleased with fifth spot overall in the final 2018 Bennetts British Superbike Championship standings.
British Superbike

O'Halloran ends tough season with a podium at Brands Hatch

By Joshua Close
October 15, 2018
2 Mins read
Jason O’Halloran ended an injury plagued season on a high as he secured a podium finish at Brands Hatch.
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