GARRY MCCOY

Class: MotoGP
Number: 8
Team: Kawasaki Racing Team
Bike: Kawasaki
Date of birth: 18/4/1972
Place of birth: Sydney
Age: 31
Residence: Andorra
Nationality: AUSTRALIA
Weight: 57 kg.
Height: 170

After being named as Simon Crafar’s surprise replacement in the Yamaha Red Bull team in 1999, Garry McCoy’s adaptation to top class racing was incredible. Having spent seven years in 125 and winning just two Grand Prix, the Australian briefly rode a 500 Honda V2 before moving to Yamaha and he became the revelation of the 2000 season when he won the first race of the season in South Africa. His unique sliding style surprised opponents and delighted spectators, but after taking three victories in 2000, McCoy was hampered by injuries and bad luck over the next two seasons. The Australian will be hoping to make the same impact with Kawasaki in 2003 that he made with Yamaha in 2000 after opting for a fresh start with the Ninja ZX-RR.