MotoGP exile to race with '121' on his Stiggy Honda after organisers refuse request for lucky '21'
The original number in the class had been occupied by multiple World Champion Troy Bayliss over the last few years and was retired by the WSB bosses when the dominating Aussie gave up motorcycle racing at the end of last season.
While the hype surrounding Hopkins' move from MotoGP to WSB has been building, there has apparently been some moves to get the number returned so that the American could run with his usual number on the front of the Stiffy bike.
The idea has now been shelved in honour of Bayliss and Hopkins is going to take to the races with 121 as his race number.
There must be some better number ideas out there than that for the likeable lad, what number do you think is most suitable for Hopkins to ride under in 2009?
Posted: 24/03/2009 at 12:56
No number should be retired!
We could one day end up with none!!!
Posted: 24/03/2009 at 14:42
Posted: 24/03/2009 at 17:00
HO 97 INS?
Or
NU 77 ER lol
Posted: 24/03/2009 at 19:24
How 'bout
U812
;)
Posted: 25/03/2009 at 00:31
i agree
it wont be long before he gets number one , he has got a lot of telent..
Posted: 25/03/2009 at 08:58
I don't think he's above the top run of current superbike riders. He may well win races, but he won't have a easy time.
Posted: 25/03/2009 at 09:14
The number 21 has hardly been lucky for him!
I would say any number but!
I dont think he will be running at the front either, much as I like the guy. Top 10 finishes IMHO
Posted: 25/03/2009 at 09:35
is he so special that troy's number should resurected
i dont think so!
silly bigeared dazzletootheed pixie
Posted: 25/03/2009 at 09:51
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£5516
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