Hey its John, right now I am waiting to board for my flight to Minneapolis, then straight to California for some time off to heal.I have this sunday to rest, then I am off to San Francico to get a full evaluation from my personal Doctor. Right now I need as much rest as possible so I am in full fitness for my return, i want to be ready in all aspectsThe crash was a big one!! My biggest and fastest of my career for sure!!!unfortunate for me I did hit an unprotected wall and have sustained some innjurys to my ankle and knee, but its yet to be determined the actual diagnoses until I see my Doctor in America for a full second opinion. I cant say for sure when ill be re-enetring the season but dont worry, I will keep you all posted ;-)~  Hopper  

I'm here to ask a favour please.I know you're a swell bunch and a lot of racers from AMA, Wera, CCS, Wsmc, Cmrra and various others.I'm asking you to please donate to the Roadracingworld air fence fund.  Just $1.00 can make a difference!!My family supports this fund and I'm asking you to do the same.No-one should hit an unprotected wall..... at whatever speed.Thanks and best wishes to you all,Linda  xxx

Hopkins to miss home race at Laguna Seca Friday, 04 July 2008 John Hopkins is to undergo surgery to help him recover from the leg injuries he sustained in his crash at the A-Style TT Assen and is definitely ruled out for Laguna Seca. Kawasaki have confirmed that John Hopkins´ injuries, sustained last weekend in a high-speed crash in the Netherlands, will require surgery and will definitely rule him out of the next two races at Sachsenring and Laguna Seca, as had been widely anticipated. The Competition Manager of the Kawasaki Racing MotoGP team Michael Bartholemy has also meanwhile cleared up the situation regarding a possible move to sensationally put Ducati Marlboro rider Marco Melandri on Hopkins´ bike at those two races, confirming that the under-performing Italian is to continue with his current team for the time being. Following consultations with California-based orthopaedic specialist Dr Arthur Ting, who ...