Like many Americans before him, John Hopkins slid into MotoGP with hype, hope and high expectations and the talent level justified the tag. John could produce magic on two wheels and was fearless to bound into the premier class aged 19 in 2002. He would go on to bag four podiums and represent three factories in a eight-year GP career that brought highs and but also personal lows and injury frustration. Now found marshaling the next generation of racers pining for a shot at MotoGP, Hopper certainly has plenty to give.
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Like many Americans before him, John Hopkins slid into MotoGP with hype, hope and high expectations and the talent level justified the tag. John could produce magic on two wheels and was fearless to bound into the premier class aged 19 in 2002. He would go on to bag four podiums and represent three factories in a eight-year GP career that brought highs and but also personal lows and injury frustration. Now found marshaling the next generation of racers pining for a shot at MotoGP, Hopper certainly has plenty to give.
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