MotoGP - Garry McCoy

MotoGP - Garry McCoy
12/18/2008 (update : 01/21/2010)

Date of birth : 04/18/1972
Place of birth : Camden (Australia)
Size : 1,68 m
Weight : 58 kg
Marital status : married to Gemma
Nickname : the Slide King
Website : http://www.garry-mccoy.net
Facebook : http://es-la.facebook.com/pages/Garry-McCoy-24/34271962574

2009 : 8th World Supersport championship (Triumph)
2008 : 26th World Supersport championship (Triumph)
2006 : 22th MotoGP world championship (Ilmor)
2005 : 22nd World Superbike championship (FPR)
2004 : 6th World Superbike championship (Ducati) - 1 win
2003 : 22nd MotoGP world championship (Kawasaki)
2002 : 19th MotoGP world championship (Yamaha)
2001 : 12th 500 cc world championship (Yamaha)
2000 : 5th 500 cc world championship (Yamaha) - 3 wins, 1 pole
1999 : 14th 500 cc world championship (Yamaha)
1998 : 17th 500 cc world championship (Honda)
1997 : 7th 125 cc world championship (Honda) - 1 pole
1996 : 12th 125 cc world championship (Honda) - 1 win
1995 : 22nd 125 cc world championship (Honda) - 1 win
1994 : 13th 125 cc world championship (Honda)
1993 : 19th 125 cc world championship (Rotax)
1992 : 23rd 125 cc world championship (Rotax)

Garry McCoy was a good 125 World Grand Prix rider in the 1990's, claiming two race wins in five seasons. After an average experience on 500 bicylinder Honda, his career took a new turn in 1999 when Peter Clifford called him to replace Simon Crafar at the Czech GP. Aboard the YZR Yamaha, Garry McCoy showed all his talents. 2000's opening round winner, he introduced the 16,5" tyre in the premier class, quickly imitated by several other top riders. Bothered by injuries, the following seasons were less succesful : in 2002 with an underpowered 2-stroke bike or in 2003 facing the many setup problems of the Kawasaki. Then he decided to contend the World Superbike championship. 6th on a Ducati for his first season, Garry McCoy lived another difficult season with Carl Fogarty's team. In 2006, the Australian rider took part in Supermoto series and Le Mans 24 Hour race. Test rider for Ilmor in MotoGP, he competed in the last two rounds and scored first points in a 800 cc with the Swiss team. After another year away from racing and a season 2008 ruined due to a bad injury, Garry McCoy claimed two World Supersport podium finishes with the 675 Triumph in 2009.

2009

24 - Garry McCoy (AUS, Triumph)
Watercolours and India ink on 140 lbs paper,
9,6 x 12 "
August 2009

2006

8 - Garry McCoy (AUS, Ilmor)
Watercolours and India ink on 140 lbs paper,
9,6 x 12 "
September 2009

2004

	24 - Garry McCoy (AUS, Ducati) Watercolours on 140 lbs paper, 9,6 x 12" August 2004
	24 - Garry McCoy (AUS, Aprilia) Watercolours and India ink on 140 lbs paper, 9,6 x 12 " September 2009

2003

8 - Garry McCoy (AUS, Kawasaki)
Watercolours and India ink on 140 lbs paper,
9,6 x 12"
May 2003

Garry McCoy, the Slide King ? Yes, in deed. In 2003, Kawasaki and Dunlop encountered serious grip problems !

2002

8 - Garry McCoy (AUS, Yamaha)
Watercolours and India ink on 140 lbs paper,
14,4 x 19,2 "
July 2008

2001

5 - Garry McCoy (AUS, Yamaha)
Watercolours and India ink on 140 lbs paper,
12 x 16 "
July 2008

2000

24 - Garry McCoy (AUS, Yamaha)
Watercolours on 140 lbs paper,
12 x 16 "
August 2005

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