Career
He began his international racing career in 1996 as a privateer. Coppins was runner up to Mickaël Pichon in the 2002 F.I.M. 250cc world championship riding a Honda. In 2005, still on a Honda, he finished second to Stefan Everts in the MX1-General Practice championship for 450cc four-stroke machines.
He has represented New Zealand in the Motocross des Nations since 1997.
During the 2007 MX1 World Championship Coppins built a 100-point lead in the championship, only to break his shoulder blade in the 12th round forcing him out of the next 3 rounds and ending his title hopes.
