Does anyone know where Hopper might be lining up this year. There isn't a lot of news about him at the moment. Will he be in SBK? Will he ride in the States? Even if Kawasaki get a bike on the grid in Motogp, it seems that seat is being groomed for Marco. Anyone have any info?
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No doubt spending the 5 milion bucks he earned last season for doing eff all
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Arrabbiata1 @ Feb 21 2009, 09:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>No doubt spending the 5 milion bucks he earned last season for doing eff all
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Not having a job sucks but when you have 5 million dollars to fall back on it must make things a little better. Im hoping he ends up in WSBK
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (The California Kid @ Feb 22 2009, 01:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Not having a job sucks but when you have 5 million dollars to fall back on it must make things a little better. Im hoping he ends up in WSBK
Base on current vacancies Hopper has a better shot at getting Gibernaus seat in 2009 than getting any ride in WSBK.
Base on current vacancies Hopper has a better shot at getting Gibernaus seat in 2009 than getting any ride in WSBK.
In this case he will have to sit out 2009...I see no chance to get Giber's seat at a Spanish team, sponsored by a Spanish company. Ok, if Sete injures so bad then Hopper could get the chance but no other way.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MigsAngel @ Feb 22 2009, 12:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Base on current vacancies Hopper has a better shot at getting Gibernaus seat in 2009 than getting any ride in WSBK.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MigsAngel @ Feb 22 2009, 12:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Base on current vacancies Hopper has a better shot at getting Gibernaus seat in 2009 than getting any ride in WSBK.
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Who's says he still has the 5 mil? His wife looks like the type to spend it all at the mall.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MigsAngel @ Feb 22 2009, 11:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Base on current vacancies Hopper has a better shot at getting Gibernaus seat in 2009 than getting any ride in WSBK.
Based on current form, who would hire him? Ducati? Why would they give the bike to a rider whose been in GP for years and won nothing.
THeres plenty of fresh blood in 250 thad would be worth investing in rather than hopkins.
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Based on current form, who would hire him? Ducati? Why would they give the bike to a rider whose been in GP for years and won nothing.
THeres plenty of fresh blood in 250 thad would be worth investing in rather than hopkins.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Hayden Fan @ Feb 22 2009, 02:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Who's says he still has the 5 mil? His wife looks like the type to spend it all at the mall.
Fair play to her, shes won as many GPs as him.
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Fair play to her, shes won as many GPs as him.
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Nothing wrong with a year long holiday...he could use the rehab time..
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (basspete @ Feb 22 2009, 01:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Fair play to her, shes won as many GPs as him.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (basspete @ Feb 22 2009, 08:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Fair play to her, shes won as many GPs as him.
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funny but actually a fact !
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (clarkjw @ Feb 23 2009, 04:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>He could easily be on a Kwak in WSBK.
A MotoGP Tech 3 Yamaha is also a serious possibility (STILL!)
how is tech 3 a possibility?
A MotoGP Tech 3 Yamaha is also a serious possibility (STILL!)
how is tech 3 a possibility?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ROCKGOD01 @ Feb 23 2009, 06:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>how is tech 3 a possibility?
Yam could make an extra satelite bike if they wanted to. They've already got his sponsor (Monster)
Yam could make an extra satelite bike if they wanted to. They've already got his sponsor (Monster)
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MigsAngel @ Feb 22 2009, 03:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Base on current vacancies Hopper has a better shot at getting Gibernaus seat in 2009 than getting any ride in WSBK.
Why do you say this? The Flammini brothers are very intelligent and marketing geniuses. They have built an outstanding series with a much more sustainable model. They now have one good American, and I'm thinking they are looking for another. Like it or not Migs, the American market matters, hence why one of the very few rounds overseas is to the US. I'd think theses guys would be looking at Hopper as a good opportunity to increase their market share in the world of motorcycle racing.
Why do you say this? The Flammini brothers are very intelligent and marketing geniuses. They have built an outstanding series with a much more sustainable model. They now have one good American, and I'm thinking they are looking for another. Like it or not Migs, the American market matters, hence why one of the very few rounds overseas is to the US. I'd think theses guys would be looking at Hopper as a good opportunity to increase their market share in the world of motorcycle racing.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (basspete @ Feb 22 2009, 12:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Based on current form, who would hire him? Ducati? Why would they give the bike to a rider whose been in GP for years and won nothing.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (basspete @ Feb 22 2009, 12:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Fair play to her, shes won as many GPs as him.
Ah Pete, you and Austin never miss an opportunity to crap on Hopper, eh.
Do me a favor Pete, name me a man that has won on that machine in the dry during his tenure? You see, the thing is, that when you have a subpar bike, in any given race, you usually have a guy with a great bike in that same race. You only get one winner per race. So that means you're gonna have to tell me a time when the Suzuki was par with the best bike on the grid since 03, then we can talk apple/apples. You know better than that you clown.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (basspete @ Feb 22 2009, 12:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Fair play to her, shes won as many GPs as him.
Ah Pete, you and Austin never miss an opportunity to crap on Hopper, eh.
Do me a favor Pete, name me a man that has won on that machine in the dry during his tenure? You see, the thing is, that when you have a subpar bike, in any given race, you usually have a guy with a great bike in that same race. You only get one winner per race. So that means you're gonna have to tell me a time when the Suzuki was par with the best bike on the grid since 03, then we can talk apple/apples. You know better than that you clown.
