After posting his last message on his personal website on the 31st of December, John Hopkins has finally broke the silence.
Besides thanking all his fans for their support, Hopper also says that he’s got a big treat in store for everyone and he’s also said that his management team told him keep quiet.
Since Kawasaki’s pullout, Hopkins fate has been speculated on by all and sundry and his name has been linked to Stiggy Honda to replace a first ailing Roberto Rolfo and after the first WSBK race at Phillip Island to replace the same Rolfo who got beat by his new team mate and rookie Leon Haslam.
Hopper has also been linked to Paul Bird’s official Kawasaki team.
According to Marco Melandri, Hopkins did not want to ride for the new Hayate/Kawasaki team and that Hopkins has given up and his opinion the money question is more important for the Anglo-American rider, while now they would have to race for nothing.
This is Hopkins new message to his fans:Hey everyone….
I just wanted to put a quick post to tell you something you all already know….
I read my website every single day as you guys keep me going, and I enjoy hearing how everyone is doing.
I have been under STRICT instruction from my management not to comment on anything or talk of any plans from here.
I notice that someone got a little emotional for me not updating and keeping everybody informed, but I will give you my word right here and now “I promise you all, as payback for your support, as soon as i get the go ahead on what i can do and say this page will have the first press release from myself!”.
It seems that anything i say can be twisted or minipulated in the media, so i am choosing to not say much to avoid any confliction or drama.
I appreciate all of you that support me, you are true die hards and thats awesome.
All i will say is, you are all in for big treat!!!!!as always, THANKYOU ALL SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT!!!Hopper 😉