Vicki began her racing career after completing the Kevin Schwantz Suzuki School at Road Atlanta. It was not long after that Vicki became hooked on this new and exhilarating sport of motorcycle roadracing and she soon found herself converting her GSXR600 to a racebike and headed for the track! Her first full season of roadracing saw her clinch the Novice Women's Cup Challenge championship. She has not looked back since!
Prior to her career in motorcycle racing, Vicki competed for many years at both the provincial and national levels for mountain bike racing and road cycling. She has also spent quite a bit of time traveling the world over the years, and has lived in such exciting places as Rotterdam, Netherlands; Rome, Italy and Bangkok, Thailand.
Career Highlights:
- 2007- Signed by Kahuna Kawasaki and racing for Team Green!
- 2006- Novice Women's Champion- completed 10 races with seven wins and three second place finishes overall to convincingly win the championship.
- 2006- Kevin Schwantz Suzuki School
- 2006-FAST Riding School Phase II; earned top rider award honorable mention
- 2005- 3rd place in third career race ever
- 2005- Kevin Schwantz Suzuki School ; earned 2nd most improved rider award
- 2005- FAST Riding school Phase I ; earned top rider award honorable mention.
Race Bikes:
For the 2007 season Vicki will pilot a pair of 2007 Kawasaki ZX-6Rs.
Vicki's race bikes are prepared and tuned by Brad Clarke; with suspension tuning by Accelerated Technologies' John Sharrard. The race bikes are equipped with the following:
- Armour Bodies Bodywork
- Ohlins Suspension
- Hindle Exhaust's
- Vortex Rearsets, Sprockets and other racing components
- Selection of Kawasaki KIT Race parts
Fun Facts About Vicki:
Born: Ottawa, Canada
Currently Resides: Ottawa, Canada
First Bike: Yamaha YZ250 (and numerous ATV's as a kid!)
Current Race Bike: 2007 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
Crew: Dave Shirley & Brad Clarke
Favourite Fan: Suzanne McCrimmon
Interests: Mountain Biking, Road cycling, Hockey, Skiing, Traveling, Dogs
Favourite Movie: FASTER
Favourite Food: Italian or Thai...but I'll try anything once!
Favourite Tracks: Road Atlanta and Le Circuit Tremblant
Favourite Place in the World: Home...wherever that may be.
