FreestyleXtreme Magazine Issue 3 | Page 71

Words: Michael Laverty Pictures: Monster Energy / Milwaukee Yamaha / Impact Images SUPERBIKE INTERVIEW: JOSH BROOKES W HILST THE NOTORIOUS Isle of Man TT was coming to a close for 2014, our superbike correspondent Michael Laverty (who moonlights as a MotoGP rider) managed to sit down with Australian superbike rider Josh Brookes. Josh has had a colourful career to say the least. Confident about his latest move to Milwaukee Yamaha, Josh has his sights firmly set on this year’s BSB championship title. In this exclusive, in-depth interview, Michael talks to Josh about life before superbikes, what it takes to be a champion, his dreams for the future, paint jobs and loads more…u FreestyleXtreme.com | 71