The FIA European Finals
Santa Pod Raceway
September 5-8, 2024

Alex Hope Springs Surprise Return

Words & photos by Ivan Sansom & Rose Hughes

Raising an eyebrow or two on the FIM-E Euro Finals entry list is the reappearance of Alex Hope in Pro Stock Bike after a few seasons away. With father Chris overseeing the refresh of his old stocker that Alex last steered in the late 2010s, followed by a couple of years in Super Street Bike action, the V&H 2 valve Suzuki could shake things up for those in this year’s points chase.

Speaking to Alex “We’re coming out at the Euros just to have some fun on Dad’s PSB that we last ran back in 2017. It was a last-minute decision after a few beers that I think Dad now feels we shouldn’t have made! It has been a lot of head-scratching putting it back together as it’s like a jigsaw that we haven’t done for many years. Dad, as always, has done 99% of the assembly and the motor prep.”

A mistake or not, it will be great to see the Hope family, long-time stalwarts on the European tour, back in action for however long this time.

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The FIA European Finals

Santa Pod’s most prestigious Drag Racing event featuring over 250 of Europe’s finest teams. Witness the awesome power of 300mph Top Fuel Dragsters, 200mph Drag Bikes and over 20 supporting classes. See the famous Jet Car, Monster Trucks, stunt shows, static displays, air displays, traders and more. Camping available onsite so come for the weekend. Learn More at: https://santapod.co.uk/european-finals.php

Motorcycle Classes

• FIM Top Fuel Bike
• FIM Supertwin Bike
• FIM Pro Stock Bike
• FIM Super Street Bike
• FIM Junior Drag Bike

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