Rebel Girl Racer - Jane Holmes

At the age of 25 I purchased my very first motorcycle, a 2004 Yamaha R6.  With this being my first ever attempt at riding a motorcycle, I somehow managed to teach myself how to ride and was on the road to adventures within 3 days. Within 2 months of purchasing my new motorcycle, I signed up for my very first track day at Grattan Raceway with Trackoholics.  Within moments of being out on the track, I was hooked. 

Wanting a little something different for the track for 2007 I purchased a 2007 Suzuki gsxr 600 and built my very own race bike.  In May of 2008 I attended Kevin Schwantz Suzuki Race School at Road Atlanta and became a track day instructor for Apex 2 Apex.  With over 50 track days under my belt for the 2008 season and obtaining advanced riding class status I knew it was time to take the next step for 2009......Road racing!!!!

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2009

2009 was a challenging season for me.  After clinching two 1st place finishes in Women’s Superstock I suffered a horrible high side in Sunday’s practice, which left me with a broken ankle and a busted shoulder, both requiring surgery.   

Two months off the bike was a lot to endure for someone like me.  Come September, I was able to get back in the saddle with no trepidation and a lot of excitement.  By the end of morning practice, I was able to pull my lap times back down to race pace. Pleased with myself, I finished off the season with two 1^st place finishes, a 2^nd and a 3^rd.  Not bad considering the circumstances.

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2010

2010 will be a busy season for me.  I look forward to competing this season in  WERA (Western Eastern Road Racing Association) National, North Central and Northeast regional races.  It promises to be a blast. 

A truly special thank you goes out to my sponsor, Cher and Rebel Girl USA, for having faith in me and in allowing me to represent her image and products.  I am truly excited to be a part of the Rebel Girl family.