Josh Brookes

Josh Brookes

Brookes in 2014
Nationality Australian
Born (1983-04-28) 28 April 1983
Sydney, New South Wales
Current team Milwaukee BMW
Bike number 25
Motorcycle racing career statistics
Superbike World Championship
Active years2006-2007, 2010, 2012, 2016
ManufacturersKawasaki, Honda, Suzuki, BMW
Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points
43 0 0 0 0 75
British Superbike Championship
Active years2009-2015
ManufacturersHonda, Suzuki, Yamaha
Championships1 (2015)
Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points
0 0 0 0 0 0

Josh Brookes (born Joshua Brookes, 28 April 1983 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia) is a professional motorcycle road racer. He has experience of Superbike and Supersport racing, both domestically and internationally. In 2016 he will race a BMW S1000RR in the Superbike World Championship.

During 2015 he raced a Milwaukee Yamaha YZF-R1, winning the British Superbike Championship at the final round of the season at Brands Hatch. In the last race of the event, Brookes hit the inside kerb of a bend and slid off, but had already amassed sufficient points to win the Championship in the first of three races at the venue, so he re-joined the track for a lap after the race to wave to spectators.

Early career

In 2004 he won the World Supersport round at Philip Island as a wild card,[1] before a serious crash ruined his year. He returned to win Australia's Superbike and Supersport titles in 2005 on a Honda.

World Supersport and Superbike 2006–08

He then moved to World Supersport with a Caracchi Ducati for 2006, but left the team mid-season despite a 6th place at his home round. Brookes was soon racing again however, joining Bertocchi Kawasaki in the Superbike World Championship, debuting on the bike at the Italian round at Mugello.[2] He ran 4th in a wet race in the Netherlands before falling, but generally struggled, as it was his first time living in Europe, mostly on circuits he did not know.

He did enough to be retained for 2007, with the team gaining new investors, a switch to Honda Fireblade bikes,[3] and a new team-mate in fellow Australian Karl Muggeridge. Despite 9 points finishes in the first 7 two-race rounds, the team missed round 8 after a legal challenge from Sergio Bertocchi.

Brookes joined the Stiggy Motorsport Honda team in the Supersport World Championship for the final 5 rounds.[4] He continued with them in 2008.[5] Brookes scored his second win (and Stiggy's first) at Donington Park, moving up to second in the championship. He also made a one-off appearance in the British Supersport Championship for HM Plant Honda, qualifying on pole and finishing third].[6]

British Superbike Championship 2009–

For 2009, Brookes switches to British Superbikes with HM Plant Honda, alongside fellow Aussie Glen Richards,[7] however he was forced to miss the opening round due to visa issues. Round 3 at Donington Park was also a disaster, as Brookes collided with Sylvain Guintoli on the sighting lap on the way to the grid, causing a broken leg for the Frenchman. Brookes claimed to have experienced a brake failure, if proven these allegations would have left Honda liable: for this reason they neglected to give their support. He received a one-race suspended ban as a result.[8] In the next meeting at Thruxton he took seventh and third, with some fighting overtaking moves in race two especially. He followed this with a front row start and two third places at Snetterton.

Brookes was involved in further controversy at Mallory Park. While running fourth he lost control of the bike, resulting in a crash with the leader Simon Andrews. The Honda's engine case broke, spilling oil on the track and causing five other riders to crash. All riders involved in the accident were omitted from the result, even those who deliberately downed the bikes to avoid further carnage, due to red flag regulations.[9][10] Brookes apologised in a TV interview later in the programme for his mistake.[11] He had sustained a broken thumb from the crash. The BSB officials awarded him a 2-race ban following the incident, for "not riding in a manner compatible with general safety".[12] He finished 3rd on his return at Croft, defending from one-off team-mate Ryuichi Kiyonari on the line.

Despite the bad blood felt towards Brookes, GSE Airwaves Yamaha boss Colin Wright told a Eurosport TV interview at Brands Hatch that he would like to sign Brookes for 2010, if he were to lose one or both 2009 riders. As it turned out, GSE Yamaha would not return in 2010.

For 2010 Brookes stayed with the HM Plant Honda team,[13] Brookes has changed to bike #4 and is also joined by former double British Superbike Champion Ryuichi Kiyonari. He took his first win in the fourth race of the season.[14] He also took a win at Cadwell Park[15] and two wins at Snetterton.[16] His season was closely documented in the film I, Superbiker.

He also made a British Superstock entry in the MotoGP support round at Silverstone, and a World Superbike appearance substituting for injured countryman Broc Parkes at Phillip Island. Brookes will also make a wildcard entry with team-mate Kiyonari at Silverstone.[17]

For 2011 Brookes switched to the Relentless TAS Suzuki team joined by Alastair Seeley who is competing in British Supersport. He a poor start to the season with a massive crash at Oulton Park which wrecked his bike. By mid-season he started to get good results.

Isle of Man TT

Brookes on the Tyco Suzuki 1000 cc entering Governor's Bridge during the 2013 TT Superbike race

On 28 November 2012, it was announced that Brookes would compete at the 2013 Isle of Man TT Races. [18] As a high-profile 'newcomer' similar to Steve Plater, Brookes would compete for Tyco Suzuki in the Superbike, Superstock and Senior categories.

In the 2013 Superbike race, Brookes became the fastest-ever newcomer, with a lap of 127.726 mph (which stood until the 129 mph lap of Peter Hickman in 2014) and finished in 10th position.[19] From his two other entries, he finished in 46th place and a DNF (did not finish).[20]

Brookes aviating at The Mountain, Cadwell Park in 2014

Brookes had better results at the 2014 TT, with a 7th, 10th, 67th and DNF from his four classes entered.[20]

Career statistics

Stats correct as of 19 October 2014

All time

Series Years Active Races Poles Podiums Wins 2nd place 3rd place Fast Laps Titles
Supersport World Championship 2004-08 22 0 7 2 3 2 1 0
Superbike World Championship 2006-07, 2010, 2012, 2016 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
British Superbike Championship 2009−2015 144 21 76 20 30 26 25 1
National Superstock 1000 2009 2 0 2 2 0 0 1 0
Total 203 20 84 24 33 28 26 0

By championship

Supersport World Championship

Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Pos. Pts
2004 Honda SPA AUS
1		 SMR ITA GER GBR GBR NED ITA FRA 15th 25
2006 Ducati QAT
10		 AUS
6		 ESP
11		 ITA EUR SMR CZE GBR NED GER ITA FRA 21st 21
2007 Honda QAT AUS EUR ESP NED ITA EUR SMR CZE
5		 GBR
Ret		 GER
16		 ITA
Ret		 FRA
7		 28th 20
2008 Honda QAT
5		 AUS
2		 ESP
Ret		 NED
6		 ITA
2		 GER
2		 SMR
14		 CZE
3		 GBR
5		 EUR
1		 ITA
12		 FRA
3		 POR
11		 3rd 162

Superbike World Championship

Year Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Pos. Pts
R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2
2006 Kawasaki QAT QAT AUS AUS ESP ESP ITA ITA EUR
Ret		 EUR
18		 SMR
18		 SMR
Ret		 CZE
18		 CZE
Ret		 GBR
20		 GBR
Ret		 NED
Ret		 NED
15		 GER
20		 GER
23		 ITA
15		 ITA
17		 FRA
15		 FRA
16		 28th 3
2007 Honda QAT
Ret		 QAT
13		 AUS
12		 AUS
12		 EUR
12		 EUR
15		 SPA
9		 SPA
7		 NED
Ret		 NED
13		 ITA
11		 ITA
Ret		 GBR
Ret		 GBR
C		 SMR SMR CZE CZE GBR GBR GER GER ITA ITA FRA FRA 17th 40
2010 Honda AUS
19		 AUS
14		 POR POR SPA SPA NED NED ITA ITA RSA RSA USA USA SMR SMR CZE CZE GBR
16		 GBR
12		 GER GER ITA ITA FRA FRA 24th 6
2012 Suzuki AUS
16		 AUS
15		 ITA ITA NED NED ITA ITA EUR EUR USA USA SMR SMR SPA SPA CZE CZE GBR GBR RUS RUS GER GER POR POR FRA FRA 34th 1
2016 BMW AUS
10		 AUS
9		 THA
15		 THA
16		 SPA
13		 SPA
13		 NED
11		 NED
Ret		 ITA ITA MAL MAL GBR GBR ITA ITA USA USA ITA ITA GER GER FRA FRA SPA SPA QAT QAT 16th* 25*

* Season still in progress.

British Superbike Championship

Year Bike 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Pos Pts Ref
R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R3 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R3 R1 R2 R3 R1 R2 R3 R1 R2 R3 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R3
2009 Honda BHI
 BHI
 OUL
10		 OUL
Ret		 DON
DNS		 DON
Ret		 THR
7		 THR
3		 SNE
3		 SNE
3		 KNO
3		 KNO
2		 MAL
Ret		 MAL
DNS		 BHGP
EX1		 BHGP
EX1		 BHGP
EX1		 CAD
EX1		 CAD
EX1		 CRO
3		 CRO
3		 SIL
3		 SIL
3		 OUL
NC		 OUL
7		 OUL
3		 4th 188 [21]
2010 BHI
5		 BHI
Ret		 THR
2		 THR
1		 OUL
6		 OUL
8		 CAD
5		 CAD
1		 MAL
2		 MAL
2		 KNO
3		 KNO
C		 SNE
1		 SNE
1		 SNE
Ret		 BHGP
4		 BHGP
Ret		 BHGP
6		 CAD
2		 CAD
1		 CRO
6		 CRO
8		 SIL
2		 SIL
3		 OUL
5		 OUL
3		 OUL
2		 2nd 6252 [22]
2011 Suzuki BHI
Ret		 BHI
DNS		 OUL
6		 OUL
Ret		 CRO
8		 CRO
4		 THR
9		 THR
6		 KNO
5		 KNO
13		 SNE
7		 SNE
2		 OUL
2		 OUL
C		 BHGP
1		 BHGP
6		 BHGP
Ret		 CAD
DSQ		 CAD
4		 CAD
2		 DON
6		 DON
5		 SIL
4		 SIL
1		 BHGP
2		 BHGP
Ret		 BHGP
6		 5th 5982 [23]
2012 BHI
10		 BHI
C		 THR
3		 THR
1		 OUL
3		 OUL
3		 OUL
4		 SNE
3		 SNE
3		 KNO
4		 KNO
4		 OUL
2		 OUL
2		 OUL
3		 BHGP
2		 BHGP
2		 CAD
6		 CAD
2		 DON
1		 DON
1		 ASS
2		 ASS
1		 SIL
4		 SIL
3		 BHGP
3		 BHGP
2		 BHGP
2		 2nd 6552 [24]
2013 BHI
3		 BHI
5		 THR
2		 THR
4		 OUL
3		 OUL
2		 KNO
2		 KNO
2		 SNE
2		 SNE
3		 BHGP
1		 BHGP
4		 OUL
4		 OUL
2		 OUL
1		 CAD
3		 CAD
Ret		 DON
4		 DON
5		 ASS
4		 ASS
Ret		 SIL
Ret		 SIL
5		 BHGP
1		 BHGP
1		 BHGP
1		 3rd 6212 [25]
2014 Yamaha BHI
Ret		 BHI
2		 OUL
2		 OUL
1		 SNE
2		 SNE
Ret		 KNO
4		 KNO
4		 BHGP
6		 BHGP
8		 THR
1		 THR
1		 OUL
2		 OUL
2		 OUL
1		 CAD
4		 CAD
DSQ		 DON
4		 DON
3		 ASS
Ret		 ASS
Ret		 SIL
3		 SIL
Ret		 BHGP
8		 BHGP
4		 BHGP
5		 4th 5843 [26]
2015 DON
3		 DON
6		 BHI
3		 BHI
3		 OUL
2		 OUL
3		 SNE
2		 SNE
2		 KNO
3		 KNO
3		 BHGP
1		 BHGP
1		 THR
1		 THR
1		 CAD
1		 CAD
1		 OUL
4		 OUL
1		 OUL
2		 ASS
1		 ASS
1		 SIL
1		 SIL
1		 BHGP
1		 BHGP
1		 BHGP
Ret		 1st 7033 [27]
Notes
1.^ – Brookes was excluded from the rounds due to causing an accident during Race 1 at Mallory Park.
2.^ – 2010-2013 Brookes qualified for "The Showdown" part of the BSB season, thus before the 10th round he was awarded 500 points plus the podium credits he had gained throughout the season. Podium credits are given to anyone finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd, with 3, 2 and 1 points awarded respectively.
3.^ – 2014-2015 Brookes qualified for "The Showdown" part of the BSB season, thus before the 10th round he was awarded 500 points plus the podium credits he had gained throughout the season. Podium credits are given to anyone finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd, with 5, 3 and 1 points awarded respectively.

Superstock 1000

Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Pos Pts Ref
2010 Honda BHI THR OUL CAD MAL SIL
1		 SIL
1		 KNO SNE BHGP CAD CRO OUL OUL 13th 50 [28]

References

  1. ↑ Parkes Fourth as Wildcard Brookes Takes Aussie Win honda.com
  2. ↑ Josh Brookes Successfully Completes Shake Down Race at Mugello feeds4all.com
  3. ↑ Brookes signs for 'new' Honda backed Bertocchi. crash.net
  4. ↑ Josh Brookes joins Honda in World Supersport motorcyclenews.com
  5. ↑ Stiggy Motorsport Honda is pleased to confirm Joshua Brookes for 2008. stiggy.com
  6. ↑ BSS: Richards wins final event for Embassy | BSB News | Oct 2008 | Crash.Net
  7. ↑ "HM Plant Honda confirms Richards, Brookes". crash.net (Crash Media Group). 2008-10-21. Retrieved 2010-07-19.
  8. ↑ "Suspended ban for Brookes". crash.net (Crash Media Group). 2009-05-25. Retrieved 2010-07-19.
  9. ↑ "MSVR clarify red flag ruling". crash.net (Crash Media Group). 2009-07-19. Retrieved 2010-07-19.
  10. ↑ Pinchin, Gary (2009-07-20). "The BSB Race Director’s Guide to Red Flags". Motorcycle News (Bauer Media Group). Retrieved 2010-07-19.
  11. ↑ "Brookes apologises for Mallory mistake". crash.net (Crash Media Group). 2009-07-21. Retrieved 2010-07-19.
  12. ↑ "Brookes receives two race ban". crash.net (Crash Media Group). 2009-07-20. Retrieved 2010-07-19.
  13. ↑ "Brookes: I am really positive about BSB 2010". crash.net (Crash Media Group). 2009-12-23. Retrieved 2010-07-19.
  14. ↑ Fern, Dave (2010-04-18). "Tommy Hill keeps Josh Brookes at bay to lead British Superbike Championship chase". The Daily Telegraph (Telegraph Media Group). Retrieved 2010-07-19.
  15. ↑ "Honda's Ryuichi Kiyonari & Josh Brookes win at Cadwell". BBC Sport (BBC). 2010-05-23. Retrieved 2010-07-19.
  16. ↑ "Honda riders win, but Hill retakes title lead". crash.net (Crash Media Group). 2010-07-18. Retrieved 2010-07-19.
  17. ↑ "Brookes, Kiyonari to race Silverstone WSBK". crash.net (Crash Media Group). 2010-06-17. Retrieved 2010-07-19.
  18. ↑ http://www.manxradio.com/newsread.aspx?id=62673
  19. ↑ http://www.iomtt.com/News/2013/06/02/Dunlop-takes-maiden-Dainese-Superbike-TT-win.aspx
  20. 1 2 TT Race Results: Josh Brookes IoM tt.com database, Retrieved 2015-09-06
  21. ↑ "Round 12 - Standings: Oulton Park, 9–11 October 2009" (PDF). British Superbike Championship. MotorSport Vision. 2009-10-11. Retrieved 2010-04-14.
  22. ↑ http://www.britishsuperbike.com/media/2037688/standings.pdf
  23. ↑ http://www.britishsuperbike.com/media/407432/standings.pdf
  24. ↑ "Round 12 – Standings" (PDF). MotorSportVision Racing. 14 October 2012. Retrieved 13 Jan 2016.
  25. ↑ "Round 12 – Standings" (PDF). MotorSportVision Racing. 20 October 2013. Retrieved 5 May 2014.
  26. ↑ "Round 12 – Standings" (PDF). MotorSportVision Racing. 19 October 2014. Retrieved 13 Jan 2016.
  27. ↑ "Round 12 – Standings" (PDF). MotorSportVision Racing. 18 October 2015. Retrieved 13 Jan 2016.
  28. ↑ http://www.britishsuperbike.com/media/1307295/standings.pdf

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