First girls-only grid at Junior MX Champs
Assistance offered to competitorsMotorcycling Australia: For the first time the Australian Junior Motocross Championship has expanded to include races specifically for female riders.
The Championship will be held at Pinjar Park, Western Australia from 28 September to 3 October, 2008.
As part of the long term objective to increase the number of women involved in motorcycling, Motorcycling Australia has adopted the recommendation from the Women's Commission to include classes dedicated to female racers.
Entries for the Championship closing last mail September 1 2008 and the two new classes are:
- Female 85cc 2 stroke & 150cc 4 stroke (Standard & Big Wheel) 12 to under 16 years and
- Female 125cc 2 stroke & 250cc 4 stroke Solo 13 to under 16 years.
Commission chairperson, Jennifer Ballard, believes the new classes offer junior riders the opportunity to compete with their peers and heralds the beginning of a commitment to developing the calibre of women's racing.
Motocross is a discipline that has a strong following with girls and recognising the effort the junior riders make to compete is a positive step towards increasing participation levels," says Ballard.
Previously only the Senior Women's Motocross Champion was able to claim the number one plate, now the same opportunity exists amongst the junior girls."
As an added incentive Motorcycling Australia will be offering financial support to assist with the cost of travel for a limited number of riders.
If you wish to contact Motorcycling Australia's Women's Commission please forward emails to communications.officer@ma.org.au
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