Author Archives: Christie

Race Report: A Girl and Her R1

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Christie

People often wonder why racers risk life and limb to put the rubber on the road and ride as fast as they can in the pursuit of…what? Money? Fame? Only a minute fraction of the country’s motorcycle racers will ever … Continue reading →

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Girl Drags Elbow & Lives

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Christie

So I’m a pretty okay racer, for a girl I guess, but what’s kind of silly is that when I first started doing track days, it never really occurred to me that I might someday be out there racing; all … Continue reading →

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AMA Red Bull U.S. Rookies Cup Cancelled

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Christie

Big frowny face here. Everyone was so excited to watch 15 year-old Elena Myers participate in this year’s AMA Red Bull Rookies Cup, a unique race series for nurturing young American racing talent, but according to a press release issued … Continue reading →

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Nina Prinz Rocks Europe on her Factory R1

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Christie

It’s old news, but new to me and maybe new to you American roadracing girls out there, but Nina Prinz has been rocking roadracing’s European Women’s Championship, officially sanctioned by FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme), for the past three years, … Continue reading →

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Girls, Let’s Make Some Money!

Posted on January 14, 2009 by Christie

So it’s kind of like Christmas morning, and you’re happily playing with your new My Little Pony Dream Castle playset. Your day couldn’t possibly be better! But then your parents grab you and take you out to the back yard … Continue reading →

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