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Hopper back for Donington - Race thread
From crash.net John Hopkins promises a return to race action at Donington Park after taking the decision to skip Misano to allow more time for recovery. Having missed eight races due to an injury sustained back at Assen, Hopkins returned to the World Superbike Championship at Misano, but would only ride on the first day before choosing to sit out the races due to a swollen leg. Nonetheless, Hopkins insists he will compete at Donington Park just a week later, stating it was his original aim to be back in action for this event. “I couldn't race in Misano simply because me leg was so swollen. But now I have started to break the scar tissue inside the leg I will keep cycling and working it and hopefully we'll be a lot stronger going into Donington, and make the full weekend there. “That was the ultimate goal anyway, make the full return at Donington.”
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 Alex  created this thread 14 months ago

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John Hopkins promises a return to race action at Donington Park after taking the decision to skip Misano to allow more time for recovery.

Having missed eight races due to an injury sustained back at Assen, Hopkins returned to the World Superbike Championship at Misano, but would only ride on the first day before choosing to sit out the races due to a swollen leg.

Nonetheless, Hopkins insists he will compete at Donington Park just a week later, stating it was his original aim to be back in action for this event.

“I couldn't race in Misano simply because me leg was so swollen. But now I have started to break the scar tissue inside the leg I will keep cycling and working it and hopefully we'll be a lot stronger going into Donington, and make the full weekend there.

“That was the ultimate goal anyway, make the full return at Donington.”

 
 
 
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  • 2WheelTimes.com
    2WheelTimes.com 2WheelTimes.com commented | 14 months ago
     
    Hey Hopper,

    What heart you showed, amazing ride with some sick passes thrown in to boot!!! Very nice ride my friend, so good to see you on 2wheels again putting the hammer down to the boys…. Heal up some more and make good use of those upcoming tests, so we can cheer you on as you battle for the top step the podium! Guess your ride in race one inspired Leon a little in race two. Lol wtg Team Stiggy Honda!
    Rock on,
    www.2wheeltimes.com
     
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  • eM
    eM eM commented | 14 months ago
     
    Nice one rossifumi, totally agree with all about you said, I'm thinking the same way, except that I'm praying for a Yamaha Italia ride next year for John!! I hope he stays in sbk, because this is the place to be and win the championship on a Yamaha!! Roll on Brno!!
     
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  • rossifumi
    rossifumi rossifumi commented | 14 months ago
     
    i finally had to sign up so i could comment. my little brother and I have been huge fans of yours since 04. it was the lean angles and riding posture that did it. you just looked so agressive and rode the suzuki well over the limits and we loved watching you race. im not going to lie, im a big suzuki fan and it was great the first year of the 800cc that their chassis was immediately competitive. watching you in china i was glad to see you shine like i always figured you could given the bike was up to par. then you left for kawi. i couldnt understand. i cant believe the economy leading to their withdraw from racing, and leaving you without a ride, although im glad you didnt ride the hayate. i was extremely happy to hear you would be racing world superbike as i think you could ride those bikes the way you like. it really sucked when i heard about the crash and the injuries at assen. but i know you will work to get back and your race 1 at donington finally gave me something to cheer for. passing fabrizio like that let me know you are going to fight. im not suprised you couldnt race in 2, and from the way it looked dudes were just loosing the front and crashing out hard. but you have another month and some testing to get on pace, which i know you will. just do me a favor. get up there and battle spies for the last races. i like spies and his abilities are most impressive but its not beyond you. i think how agressive you ride, and your one of the few riders that makes overtakes all throughout lap 1, you will the best rider to challenge him.
    if you do make the choice to go back to motogp i hope you get a chance at yamaha or honda, if not, maybe if you and spies go to suzuki, they will fund developement and make a bike that can win which i know they are capable of doing. so anyway, you are our favorite pilot, we always cheer for you, keep the rubber side down, hang way the hell of the thing and win some races. you deserve it.
     
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  • AlienMudPig
    AlienMudPig AlienMudPig commented | 14 months ago
     
    John was awesome in Race 1. Can't wait to see what he can do after some testing. The commentators said that Hoppers ride was the ride of the race and Johan Stigefelt said that John "really has shown he is a top rider"

    Can't wait to see John at 100%. Go Hopper!!!
     
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  • stuart1306
    stuart1306 stuart1306 commented | 14 months ago
     
    Hopper gave me a knee slider after the first race at Donington on Sunday. He was in a lot of pain as he got into his motorhome. Get back to 100% soon John, good luck in testing and the Brno round.
     
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  • Madhippy
    Madhippy Madhippy commented | 14 months ago
     
    I was working so couldn't make it depressed Good Job John! Linda? You still in the UK ?

    Hippy
     
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  • K3_600
    K3_600 K3_600 commented | 14 months ago
     
    Awesome effort Hopper and really good to see you go so well in Race 1. Shame you couldn't make it out for race 2 but it's a very positive step forward and hopefully you'll be nearer fully fit for the next round.

    Also great to hear you so positive on the Eurosport commentary. Top man!!
     
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  • Veit
    Veit Veit commented | 14 months ago
     
    Good to see you back in action hopper!!! Congrats for the 8th place! Well done!! I hope the next races will be less painful!
     
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  • eM
    eM eM commented | 14 months ago
     
    Not a problem, race 2 was quite dangerous crazy It was the best weekend for a while.. John is going to test now, I hope he can get some really quality track time and can get full strength in time for Brno!
    Once again, your riding today was awesome John!!!
     
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  • shaydapaul
    shaydapaul shaydapaul commented | 14 months ago
     
    what a day what a result the hopkins tribe are the best !!

    thanks mama for what ya did for me

    just got in soooooooooo tired wow it was hot today !!
     
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  • Linda (Mama Hopper)
    Linda (Mama Hopper) Linda (Mama Hopper) commented | 14 months ago
     
    just wanted to let you all know John was in so much pain it was impossible to compete in 2nd race. He couldn't even put his foot up on scooter footpegs after race one.
    Gotta tell you though it sure was SWEET to see him smiling when he came into garage after race one. It's been a while since I've seen that.
     
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  • Mick Lye
    Mick Lye Mick Lye commented | 14 months ago
     
    Wow nice job! Carving through like a knife!
     
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  • eM
    eM eM commented | 14 months ago
     
    What a hell of ride from John!!!! Absolutely amazing!! Let's hope the best for the next one!
     
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  • LisaB
    LisaB LisaB commented | 14 months ago
     
    Incredible race!!! Commentators were lovin' on John in race 1! Awesome! Can't wait for the next race!
     
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  • Burki
    Burki Burki commented | 14 months ago
     
    SUPER HOPPER! It was a great 8th place for you. Good luck for the second race! Bye-bye,Burki!!
     
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  • LisaB
    LisaB LisaB commented | 14 months ago
     
    Race 1...5 laps to go, absolutely incredible race...goooooooo John!!!!
     
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  • Jak
    Jak Jak commented | 14 months ago
     
    Woohoo!!! I've been AWOL for a while ... was sooo happy to see Hopper's name on the Superpole list!!! Mini-me and I are looking forward to watching the races tomorrow ... go Hopper!!!!!!
     
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  • Burki
    Burki Burki commented | 14 months ago
     
    Hello Hopper!
    The 11th place in the Superpole is very good! With a good start and a strong pace you can make good Top Ten places! GO HOPPER GO! Good luck for the races tommorow!! Bye-bye, Burki!!
     
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  • ReZ
    ReZ ReZ commented | 14 months ago
     
    finally back and got straight to it!
    nice to see that ok
     
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  • Alex
    Alex Alex commented | 14 months ago
     
    Superpole results-

    1 19 Spies B. (USA) Yamaha YZF R1 1'29.846
    2 3 Biaggi M. (ITA) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1'30.080
    3 67 Byrne S. (GBR) Ducati 1098R 1'30.535
    4 56 Nakano S. (JPN) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1'30.671
    5 84 Fabrizio M. (ITA) Ducati 1098R 1'30.734
    6 41 Haga N. (JPN) Ducati 1098R 1'31.023
    7 7 Checa C. (ESP) Honda CBR1000RR 1'31.342
    8 96 Smrz J. (CZE) Ducati 1098R 1'34.797
    9 91 Haslam L. (GBR) Honda CBR1000RR 1'30.159
    10 66 Sykes T. (GBR) Yamaha YZF R1 1'30.229
    11 121 Hopkins J. (USA) Honda CBR1000RR 1'30.272
    12 65 Rea J. (GBR) Honda CBR1000RR 1'30.387
    13 36 Lavilla G. (ESP) Ducati 1098R 1'30.612
    14 27 Ellison J. (GBR) Yamaha YZF R1 1'30.816
    15 11 Corser T. (AUS) BMW S1000 RR 1'30.916
    16 111 Xaus R. (ESP) BMW S1000 RR 1'31.120
    17 22 Camier L. (GBR) Yamaha YZF R1 1'31.176
    18 71 Kagayama Y. (JPN) Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K9 1'31.215
    19 57 Lanzi L. (ITA) Ducati 1098R 1'31.217
    20 9 Kiyonari R. (JPN) Honda CBR1000RR 1'31.260
    21 99 Scassa L. (ITA) Kawasaki ZX 10R 1'31.874
    22 23 Parkes B. (AUS) Kawasaki ZX 10R 1'31.887
    23 25 Salom D. (ESP) Kawasaki ZX 10R 1'32.183
    24 14 Lagrive M. (FRA) Honda CBR1000RR 1'32.243
    25 2 Hacking J. (USA) Kawasaki ZX 10R 1'32.245
    26 117 Andrews S. (GBR) Kawasaki ZX 10R 1'32.343
    27 53 Polita A. (ITA) Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K9 1'32.584
    28 79 Young B. (USA) Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K9 1'32.735
    29 94 Checa D. (ESP) Yamaha YZF R1 1'32.811
    30 88 Resch R. (AUT) Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K9 1'33.374
    31 77 Iannuzzo V. (ITA) Honda CBR1000RR 1'33.408
     
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