Rossi signs with Monster Energy - Page 2

Mr Lefty · 01-26-2009, 04:54 PM

well there were rumors monster was gonna pull some strings and score a ride for Hopper... as they bring alot of money... don't think anyone expected them to just sign a new rider...

smileyman · 01-26-2009, 04:57 PM

They also had ties with the US Kawi Superbike effort. Perhaps they were tired of Kawi corporate pulling their chain on whether or not they would have representation and in what series or capacity and went with a known. Not like Rossi is chopped liver. They can throw their loyalty wherever since all the really want is exposure...

pickle.of.doom · 01-26-2009, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ebbs15

I wonder what it means for Hopper. from what I've read this was kind of his "ticket" to ride... the money that monster brought. now that they've got advertising on the G.O.A.T. why would they fork over money to get John a ride when he had such a horrible year last year... my guess... they wouldn't and won't.

Well, plus Kawi has those Monster- badged models for sale here in the US this year...

Rider · 01-27-2009, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by pickle.of.doom

Well, plus Kawi has those Monster- badged models for sale here in the US this year...

Monster has usually only been associated with Kawi until this year. They are now reaching out to other manufacturers/riders and they are now the main sponsor for the AMA Supercross series.

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Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	well there were rumors monster was gonna pull some strings and score a ride for Hopper... as they bring alot of money... don't think anyone expected them to just sign a new rider...