This was five years ago, at Thunderhill:
I don’t even know where to begin. Zooni makes great suits, but Christie’s a poor suit designer. Arai makes great helmets, but I didn’t even know enough to pick out a really sick race replica helmet. I’d only been riding a motorcycle for four months; before that, I didn’t know how to shift, use a clutch, throttle, anything. I ran off the track that day, and needed help checking my tire pressures, and unplugging my brake and headlights.
Have confidence in yourself, and believe that you can do it, and you will! Life takes some pretty interesting turns sometimes if you can just let go and enjoy the ride..!
You are my new inspiration and idol. I started riding 4 years ago and stopped after only a season and a half, because well, I got preggers. I sold my Ninja 250 that I had ridden to bare metal, my leathers (I knew I’d never squeeze back into those size 2 puppies after having a kid), helmet, everything, but my boots. My daughter is now 2, and after reading your story I am humbled and inspired. I think mama needs to get another bike… Best wishes in 2012. I’ll be watching for you – if SPEED EVER airs Supersport – BASTARDS. Keep it shiny, Clare