Hope Gains Momentum during Western Swing
David Hope, rider of the Mohegan Sun/Vroom racing Buell, is anxious to clinch a spot and begin his first journey into the Countdown to One at the upcoming Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Aug. 12-15 in Brainerd, MN. This will be the final race to determine the Top Ten riders of the Pro Stock Motorcycle Class.
“David and John Hammock have definitely done a great job this year," said Mohegan Sun/Vroom Racing team manager Brian Bozsum. “During the Western Swing David had a winning total of four rounds and he has put us in a great position going into Brainerd in two weeks”. “David is becoming one of the best riders in the class and the more rounds he goes the better he becomes, it’s just a matter of time before he has a “Wally” sitting on his desk”. “Put this winning attitude along with the consistent engine performance John is making; I truly believe that we can win the Countdown” said Bozsum.
“With one race to go, the Countdown playoffs scenario gives us a clearer picture of where we sit going into Brainerd”. “David has a 102-point lead over Shawn Gann and is currently in eighth-place. We feel that we’re in a safe position but you just never know what can happen on a race weekend”. “We’re like kids in a candy store though; the NHRA has made the Countdown so exciting! “We need to secure our Countdown spot in Brainerd and then take care of business during the Countdown”. “We’ve qualified for every event this season and if that trend continues we should be in it to win it” said Bozsum.
“We have an opportunity to be in the biggest show of the year, the NHRA Full Throttle Countdown”, said David Hope. “We’ve had such a great year so far and I’m really excited about the opportunity and chance to run for the Countdown to the Championship”, said Hope. “The whole team has worked so hard all year and it’s great to see the huge reward at the end. Once the Countdown begins a new season begins, it’s a great opportunity for a team like ours. We’ve shown all year that we can be consistent on a race weekend and on race day. "I look forward to the opportunity to compete and win for my sponsors, team, and family", said Hope.
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Scott Cousimano