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Dan Cooper
Position: Rider #20
2006 British 125 GP Champion
Daniel Cooper was the British 125 Champion in 2006. He joined the team for the 2007 season riding for the first time on the teams Honda 600’s. He excelled himself throughout the season with amazing results in his first season at this level.
Who is Daniel Cooper?
Daniel is based in the village of Brimscombe, Nr. Stroud in Gloucestershire. Daniel started racing Mini-Moto's at age 11 and progressed on to 125cc machines at the age of 14. He has a wealth of experience for his age including 2 seasons in Spain racing in the CEV, the premier level of 125 racing below Moto Gp.
In 2006 saw Daniel win the British 125 Championship by a margin of 59 points. The points total belies the true storey of how the championship was won. He certainly did not have things his own way with 3 races where he failed to finish, 2 of those races due to mechanical failure. Daniel rode with great maturity throughout the season and showed great control and skill to win some of the races in difficult weather. The defining race for Daniel had to be round 11 at Cadwell Park when he overcame an atrocious start and recovered from position 14 in lap 1 to be second over the line in a shortened, 11 lap race. Daniel was considered a worthy winner of the Championship and attracted the attention of the cameras, press and the big race teams.
Danny has now two team members who will be riding with him in 2008 in the the main British Supersport Championship, riders; Westy and Dennis Hobbs. All three riders are looking forward to 2008 and especially to 2009 where it is hoped that the team will progress into the World Supersport Championship. Dan has had a great season and is very keen to prove himself again in '08.
