RUMOUR>>Hopper to WSBK??

Motogpmatters has the scoop. This would just sweeten the pot more for WSBK!

http://www.motogpmatters.com/news/2009/02/...orts_in_wo.html

Satellite bike It's not ideal.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Tom @ Feb 2 2009, 12:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Satellite bike It's not ideal.

Beggars can't be choosers I suppose...

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE <div class='quotemain'>With Hopkins' Monster sponsorship covering his salary, the American could effectively ride for Stiggy Motorsports for free.

Interesting indeed

Rolfo claims he still has a ride. I wouldn't be surprised if Hopper takes the ride, it's win win for all parties. Stiggy gets to offload a worthless rider and sign a MotoGP 'star,' while Hopkins gets to ride for a UK based team that appears to be rather competitive. Haslam appeared to be rather quick in recent testing. It's not ideal, but a better situation won't present itself for old Hopper.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Austin @ Feb 2 2009, 06:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Rolfo claims he still has a ride. I wouldn't be surprised if Hopper takes the ride, it's win win for all parties. Stiggy gets to offload a worthless rider and sign a MotoGP 'star,' while Hopkins gets to ride for a UK based team that appears to be rather competitive. Haslam appeared to be rather quick in recent testing. It's not ideal, but a better situation won't present itself for old Hopper.
Roby has been a major disappointment since the move from 250, shame because he showed great promise when he rode for Aprilia. He's a top bloke as well. He once hired a CBR600 and rode the island just to pay homage, and also ran a few Grand Prix's in a Joey lid as I recall. I'd be sorry to see him go, but then he speaks five languages fluently so should get a job in broadcasting or in the Dorna press office.

http://www.worldsbk.com/pubb_EN/news_ext.php?id=2887
don't look like stiggy for hopkins.

If Hopper goes to WSBK, I may not even watch GP this season. Unless Hayden is winning of course.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (mylexicon @ Feb 3 2009, 08:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>If Hopper goes to WSBK, I may not even watch GP this season. Unless Hayden is winning of course.

How do these rumors even make the press or blogs? Geez, zero evidence or source. These guys can say anything, no accountability.