Name:Justin Hopson
AAWF Class(es): Expert
Date of Birth: 10-6-88
City, State: Kings Mtn , North Carolina

 

Have you raced in the US Open before? If so, what was it like? If no, what do you expect? I have raced in the US Open for the past four years.  Its is really exciting to get a win, get on the podium and get interviewed and to know that you are the fastest rider in your class in the World

Is this your first time to Vegas? This year's race will be my fifth US Open

What are you doing to get ready for Las Vegas ? Trying to ride everyday, really hitting the whoops to get ready to run the Arenacross series because that is where I struggled last year, and trying to go 25 laps consistent

What is more exciting last day of school or racing in Las Vegas ? Vegas because it takes a lot to get there and only 25 riders make it to Vegas in the world and to know that I am one of them is very exciting

What got you to the Amateur Arenacross World Finals? I barely made it this year because in Baltimore on Friday night in the lites class I crashed in the LCQ and suffered a broken bone but I had to race at least one more to get qualified so I took some Advil and raced hurt. 

What is favorite thing to do at the race? Looking at the track trying to figure out what lines to take, and really getting to know the track is a very important thing, and hanging out with my friends.

What are you most looking forward to doing in Vegas? Getting out front and taking a win for my sponsors and for myself. I need another one because I have been working really hard and I'm ready to show it

 Who is going to Las Vegas with you? Just me and my teammates.

Did either of your parents or siblings race? No, but my dad tried when he was younger lol

Do they give you advice? My dad is a really big hero to me because he used to yell and scream at me when I was not doing good so I quit for a year and started back and he laid back and gave me advice on where I was slow and helped me when I needed him the most.  So dads, don’t yell, all it does is push them away from the sport. My dad also used to tell me that there is nothing I will tell you to do if he didn’t think I could do it

Do you have a good luck charm? Nope, I do it on my own

How did you come up with your number on your bike? It is the number I was given

 What part of the Supercross track are you MOST looking forward to? Everything, that’s one thing about our team that makes us different, we love the tight racing and very competitive.

What part of the Supercross track are you LEAST looking forward to? Nothing at all

 What is your MOST memorable moment of the Arenacross season? Winning, it is always memorable because you will look back on all of it when you are older

What interests or hobbies do you have outside of motocross? Fishing at the dock, hanging out with freinds, and just having fun.

 Who is your favorite rider? My favorite rider is Nick Wey because he raced as a privateer for 4 years and stayed in it and now he is a Factory rider

Which riders do you hope to see in Las Vegas ? All of them, im ready for all of them

Any additional comments or shout-outs? I would like to thank Bob Gilbertson for helping me for the past 5 years, I would not be where I am now if it wasn't for him .