Jake Holden has been riding for the injured John Hopkins in the AMA Pro Superbike series since the double header at the Infineon Raceway. Holden's contract with the M4 Monster Energy Suzuki team was set to expire after the Mid-Ohio race, but the team has decided to extend his contract through the Laguna Seca race weekend. Holden has earned a top 10 finish in each of his AMA Pro Superbike races with the M4 Suzuki team, and Hopkins hasn't fully recovered.
"What we're doing right now is building strength. I've been going through the rehab and therapy five days a week and working hard," said Hopkins. "In an ideal world, I'd come back to race at Laguna Seca and get to race the same weekend as my old MotoGP compatriots but we're going to give it more time so I can come back at full health."
Until then, Holden will hold onto the reigns for the M4 team.
"Laguna is probably my favorite track to race so I am excited to get the chance on the M4 Monster Energy Suzuki GSX-R1000 there. The circuit really suits my style and I've done well there in the past," said Holden.
"I am looking forward to racing both at Laguna Seca and at Mid-Ohio. I hate it that John has been injured but we're trying to put up the best results we can. At the races so far, I've tried not to make any stupid mistakes and do a good job for the team."
