A muddy Czech MX GP has seen factory Aprilia racer, Josh Coppins, post another top 10 result in front of 21,000 motocross mad spectators in Loket this weekend.
Heavy rainfall prior to the event forced organisers to cancel the Saturday qualification race to preserve track conditions which left Coppins with 18th position in the timed practice.
With track conditions drying somewhat but leaving a one-lined circuit, Coppins knew that a good start would be important for the first moto. Getting good drive out the gate he was positioned well but then a small mistake on one of the steep uphill climbs lost Coppins some valuable positions. He battled to make further progress from thereon in and had to settle for 13th position.
Another good start had Coppins in 8th on the first lap. He battled with Maxi Nagl and Ken De Dycker before losing touch. He managed to conjure up a fighting spirit towards the end of the moto when David Philippaerts was making his way through the pack from a crash. Coppins held off the Italian for many laps before crossing the line in 10th for 10th overall.
‰ÛÏIt was actually a very tough weekend,‰Û
