Now: training full-time toward 2027

Josh Wood

American. Building a professional career, racing championships across Europe.

About Josh

Josh Wood has finished school and now races full-time. He trains with SPN Academy under coach Nico Ferreira and competes across Europe. In 2024 he was one of around 120 riders invited to the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Selection Event. His objective for 2027 is the ESBK Talent Cup.

Based in: Málaga, Spain
Trains with: SPN Academy, under coach Nico Ferreira
Invited: 2024 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Selection Event, one of around 120 riders worldwide
Working toward: 2027: the ESBK Talent Cup

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Josh Wood, helmet off, in race leathers at the circuit

In his words

“Most of what I do never shows up on race day. The gym sessions, the long rides on the road bike, the same corner hundreds of times. Success isn’t given to the most talented rider. It goes to the one who refuses to stop improving.”

Josh Wood

The journey so far

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2023

First races, in the Spanish national cups.

Evening training session on small bikes at SPN Academy

2024

Joins SPN Academy under coach Nico Ferreira, is invited to race as a wildcard for Team Quaresma and races in MIR Moto5 as a wildcard.

2024

Invited to the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Selection Event, one of around 120 riders worldwide.

2025–2026

Steps up to PreMoto3 in 2025. Finishes school in 2026 and trains full time.

2027

Objective: the ESBK Talent Cup.

Race weekends are the short part

Track days at SPN Academy and on his R6 at larger circuits are what people see. The rest of the week is gym and strength work, long rides on the road bike, running, flat track and Hyrox-style conditioning.