Calling all petrolheads and future champions! ️ ThrottleChimp™ is buzzing with excitement to announce the historic launch of the FIM Women's Circuit Racing World Championship for the 2024 season! This is a HUGE moment for women in motorsports, and we're here to give you the lowdown on everything you need to know!
For decades, the world of motorcycle racing has been heavily tilted towards men. The good news? The tide is turning! This dedicated championship aims to make motorcycle racing more accessible for female competitors, opening doors for a whole new generation of badass bikers.
Here's the juicy stuff:
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23 Fearless Riders: Buckle up for an epic six-round season featuring a total of 23 incredible women racers! This international competition brings together competitors from all corners of the globe – Asia, Africa, the Americas, Australasia, the Middle East, and of course, Europe! Let's meet our champion line-up:
- Emily Bondi 🇫🇷 (France)
- Tayla Relph 🇦🇺 (Australia)
- Ran Yochay 🇮🇱 (Israel)
- Mallory Dobbs 🇺🇸 (USA)
- Sarah Varon 🇨🇴 (Colombia)
- Lucy Michel 🇩🇪 (Germany)
- Adela Ourednickova 🇨🇿 (Czech Republic)
- Nicole Van Aswegen 🇿🇦 (South Africa)
- Ana Carrasco 🇪🇸 (Spain) [Our championship favorite! More on her later!]
- Ornella Ongaro 🇫🇷 (France)
- Mia Stenseth Rusthen 🇳🇴 (Norway)
- Chun Mei Liu 🇹🇼 (Taiwan)
- Alyssia Whitmore 🇬🇧 (UK) – Our very own British champion!
- Lena Kemmer 🇦🇹 (Austria)
- Beatriz Neila Santos 🇪🇸 (Spain)
- Luna Hirano 🇯🇵 (Japan)
- Francisca Ruiz Vidal 🇪🇸 (Spain)
- Jessica Howden 🇿🇦 (South Africa)
- Iryna Nadieieva 🇺🇦 (Ukraine)
- Sara Sanchez Tamayo 🇪🇸 (Spain)
- Andrea Sibaja Moreno 🇪🇸 (Spain)
- Astrid Madrigal 🇲🇽 (Mexico)
- Roberta Ponziani 🇮🇹 (Italy)
- Isis Carreno Avila 🇨🇱 (Chile)
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Keeping it Fair: To ensure a level playing field and control costs, all the riders will be piloting specially prepared Yamaha R7s. This is gonna be a battle of pure skill and talent, folks!
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The Race Calendar: Mark your calendars! The championship kicks off at the legendary Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli in June. We'll also see these amazing women light up Donington Park in July for the British WorldSBK round! Keep an eye out for the full race schedule below. ⬇️
Speaking of riders, let's give a shoutout to our lone British representative, Alyssia Whitmore! 'Lissy' is ready to take on the world stage after competing in the National Junior Supersport championship. We're cheering you on, Lissy! 🇬🇧
A Champion in the Making: Ana Carrasco
One rider we can't wait to see in action is the one and only Ana Carrasco! This Spanish speed demon is already a history-maker, having clinched the World Supersport 300 championship in 2018. She's also had some impressive stints in the Moto3 Grand Prix championship. With her experience and talent, Ana is definitely a championship contender!
Don't miss a single second of the action! We'll be keeping you updated on all the race results, rider profiles, and championship standings right here on ThrottleChimp™. Stay tuned for more, and let's celebrate these phenomenal women making history!
Image & Technical Data Credit: WorldSBK.com
