The full story

From a dirt bike to the grid

An American rider based in Málaga, coached by Nico Ferreira at SPN Academy. Four seasons from his first dirt bike to the ESBK Talent Cup as his target.

Josh in his Shoei helmet and white and black SPN Racing leathers with a US flag on the hump, looking over his shoulder in the paddock before a session.

2022Starting out

First dirt bike, then the circuit

Josh gets his first dirt bike in 2022. He wants more speed than off-road can give him, so he moves to the circuit and starts training on a 165cc.

Josh in a yellow helmet, goggles and body armour, seated on a blue dirt bike with the number 3, on dry ground with mountains behind. — On his first dirt bike

Josh in red and black leathers holding his helmet, leaning on an orange and black MIR bike in the garage. — Training on the 165cc

2023First races

The Spanish national cups

A few months after starting circuit training, Josh enters his first races in the Spanish national cups.

Josh at full lean on the orange and black MIR bike, number 19, his knee near the kerb.

Josh leaning through a corner on the orange and black MIR bike, number 19, with his knee close to the track.

2024SPN Academy

Coached by Nico Ferreira

In 2024 Josh joins SPN Academy and trains under coach Nico Ferreira. His first season with Nico brings three steps up.

Josh in white, red and blue leathers leaning a small bike into a tight corner while a coach watches with arms crossed. — Training with SPN Academy

Josh in red and black leathers on a small bike at the start line in Málaga, with other riders beside him and a coach holding the chequered flag at sunset. — On the start line in Málaga

An evening training session on small bikes at SPN Academy, riders gathering on the track at sunset. — Evening session

A wildcard ride with Quaresma

Josh is invited to race as a wildcard for Team Quaresma.

Josh in Pramac leathers leaving the pit garage on the yellow Quaresma bike, number 36, with a team member pushing the tail. — Leaving the garage for Team Quaresma

Josh in his leathers in the pit garage beside the yellow race bike, with a mechanic beside him.

Wildcard in MIR Moto5

He races in the MIR Moto5 championship as a wildcard, against the series regulars.

Josh, number 3 with a US flag on the fairing, leading two riders through a corner on pink MIR bikes. — Racing as a wildcard in MIR Moto5

Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Selection Event

He is one of around 120 riders invited to the Selection Event, the entry route to the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup.

Josh beside a Red Bull bike in the pit lane.

Josh on a Red Bull bike in the pit lane, wearing number 4, as a team member goes through a sheet with him.

2025PreMoto3

Stepping up to PreMoto3

In 2025 Josh moves up from Moto5 to PreMoto3, the next class on the path towards Moto3.

A full PreMoto3 field on red bikes leaning into the first corner after the start, with packed grandstands above the pit garages. — The start of a PreMoto3 race

Josh on the red MIR bike on track in low sun.

2026Full time

School finished, training full time

Josh finishes school in 2026 and trains full time. The week is built around riding: SPN Academy sessions and track days on his R6 at larger circuits, with strength, endurance and flat track work in between.

Josh in black leathers leaning into a corner on his black R6, number 36 on the fairing. — Track days on his R6

Josh on his black R6, number 36, riding down the pit lane in white and black leathers, with other riders following behind. — Out on track on his R6

NextThe target

The ESBK Talent Cup

The next step is the ESBK Talent Cup. This is the programme partners back.

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Josh in his race leathers, arms crossed, helmet off, at the circuit.

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