Josh Hook is a Grand Prix motorcycle racer from Australia. Currently competing in World Endurance Championship for Factory Honda F.C.C. TSR. He started riding at the age of 14 months. He started dirt track riding in 2005, then moved to roadracing in 2008, where he ranked 3rd at the MRRDA series nationally. Hook was selected to compete in Moto GP Red Bull Rookies Cup in Europe in 2009 and 2010.
He returned to Australia in 2011 and won the Australia 125GP championship on his Aprilia 125 GP machine. Hook showed his diversity by also ranking 3rd nationally on a Honda CBR600. In the 2012 season, he rode for Team Honda Australia in the Australia Supersport 600 category, finishing second. Hook also competed in the Petronas Asia Dream Cup throughout Asia, finishing third.
2013 was Hook’s debut year on the Honda CBR 1000 machine with Team Honda Racing finishing a respective 5th in the Australian Suberbike Championship with podium finishes. 2014 Hook took out the Phillip Island Championship aboard the Honda claiming 5 wins out of the 6 race championship. 5th place in ASBK with multiple wins and podium finishes, unfortunately sustaining a broken neck which ruined his chances to claim the title.
After a successful year in 2014 Hook caught the attention of Honda Japan HRC and TSR F.C.C. team manager Mr Masa FUJJI, The Japanese manufacture made it clear they wanted Hook to race internationally, giving him the chance to ride for Honda World co in the All Japan Championship as well as the prestigious annual Suzuka 8 Hour event for the 2015 season. Hook jumped at this amazing opportunity, packed up and moved to Suzuka Japan, home of Honda and TSR.
The team decided to make the move to World Endurance Championship, a dream come true for Hook as this always was a personal goal. Competing with TSR in the last 3 races of the 2016-2017 EWC the team had their eyes set on the world title for the 2017-2018 season. Hook and TSR held their composure and did what they came their to do, to win them Endurance World Championship. Hook has his sights set on defending his World Title, renewing his contract with Honda F.C.C. TSR.
With josh now being a full time racer his commitment to racing indisputable and his goal is to be the fastest, fittest, both mentally and physically rider in the paddock, and to be competitive in world championship in the near future. Hobbies include training, surfing, riding all different disciplines of Motorsport and just to be hanging at home on the farm with his mates.
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Assen Round 4
Hi Guys, Really difficult weekend in Assen which is a shame because I was feeling really feeling confident heading into round 4, I knew the track reasonably well having been there in 2009-2010. Friday practice was fully wet conditions which I am usually strong in these conditions but we couldn't seem to find a good setting with the bike and it was also first time using Pirelli tyre which was a handful in itself to get my head around. Saturday...
Aragon WSBK
Hi guys, I have arrived in my new home in Andorra, great little spot in the hills of La Massana, perfect spot for training, the high altitude is a huge advantage to be training in. Myself and ruben Xaus traveled over to aragon together, Once we arrived at the circuit we went straight to medical centre to get a clearance from the doctor to race, we got the go ahead to ride although my injury still isn't 100%. First things first Ruben and i...
SPONSER – ADINA GOES TRACKSIDE AT WORLDSBK 2016
Adina Watches, Australia’s only watch brand to design and manufacture on our shores, has partnered with Josh Hook, the freshest Aussie face on the World Superbike Championship tour for 2016, in an international sponsorship deal. Josh is a 23 year old rookie on the WorldSBK tour. Billed as one of the most exciting prospects in international motorsport, Josh earned his WorldSBK spot through outstanding results in Australia, Asia and Europe since...
Troy Bayliss Classic
Happy New Year to all, We have the 2016 Troy Bayliss Classic coming up on the 16th of January. I'm excited to be apart of this amazing event. Team Honda Racing have prepared a competitive bike for me for this year, I've got my full focus on the win and I think we have a good chance of making a great job. I will be carrying over my personal sponsors from 2015 to 2016, Bell Helmets, Alpinestars and Foild, who do a really good job of managing my...
Pre season Test
Hi all, Had two great days at Motegi testing, this is a new track for me so I had a lot to learn. The team was great we came away with some good data and moved forward with the bike setting. In the morning session of the second day I did some damage to my hand and had to sit it out. On my way to Tokyo for a motorcycle show with Honda for the next couple days. This will give me some time to rest my hand before testing at Suzuka circuit next...
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