NZ's first female motorcycle racer?

[Duke girl]

Who can tell me who was the 1st NZ Female Motorcycle Racer, what she was Racing and at what age she was when she started Racing?.

[roogazza]

There were a couple in the mid seventies Sue and also one who was a sidecar passenger.
One of the girls (Joanne Miekeljohn, later Holden) was probably the fastest I've seen. 250 and 410prod. Gaz.

[Goblin]

I believe the first woman to hold a race licence in NZ was a woman by the name of Glennis Watercamp. IIRC she rode a BSA of some sort. She used to do the Wall of Death too. She's well into her seventies now and stays at my aunties place in the summer months. Next time I visit I will ask her details of her experiences. She's an incredibly interesting woman.

[crazyhorse]

Yah..... Go us chicks! :niceone:

[pipson]

Who can tell me who was the 1st NZ Female Motorcycle Racer, what she was Racing and at what age she was when she started Racing?.

You could ask MNZ they should know.

[R6_kid]

You could ask MNZ they should know.

Don't be so sensible!

[wharfy]

Karel made history by becoming the first woman to win a solo NZ National Championship when she won the 2006 title in the 250GP class.

[Duke girl]

I believe the first woman to hold a race licence in NZ was a woman by the name of Glennis Watercamp. IIRC she rode a BSA of some sort. She used to do the Wall of Death too. She's well into her seventies now and stays at my aunties place in the summer months. Next time I visit I will ask her details of her experiences. She's an incredibly interesting woman.

Sorry for being ignorant but can you tell me What the Wall of Death is exactly?.

[Duke girl]

There were a couple in the mid seventies Sue and also one who was a sidecar passenger.
One of the girls (Joanne Miekeljohn, later Holden) was probably the fastest I've seen. 250 and 410prod. Gaz.

When you say later Holden was she married to Robert Holden?.

[Maha]

Sorry for being ignorant but can you tell me What the Wall of Death is exactly?.

Its a circus act, where the bikes ride round the walls of a small inclosed cylindrical (normally wooden) area


When you say later Holden was she married to Robert Holden?.

No she married F J Holden, more famous on fours wheels than two.

[cc rider]

Not what you were after Duke girl but awesome ladies all the same

Tania Satchwell (Napier)
MX
2005 WMA National Pro Championship, 3rd Place
2004 WMA National Pro Championship, 3rd Place
2004 WMA Cup, Women's Pro, 3rd Place
2002 Women's Pro National Championship, 3rd Place
2001 Women's Pro National Champion
Seven Time New Zealand Women's National Champion

Katherine Prumm (Auckland - born SA)
MX
2007 FIM Women's World Cup Champion
2006 FIM Women's World Cup Champion
2006 WMA Pro National Champion, Glen Helen
2006 WMA Pro National Hangtown, Moto 1 - 1st Place
2006 WMA Pro National Champion, Thunder Valley MX
2005 Australian Women's Cup Champion
2004/2005 New Zealand Women's Champion

also
http://www.voxy.co.nz/sport/biddle-and-duncan-make-motorcycling-history/5/8113

[Pussy]

Yah..... Go us chicks! :niceone:

You saying you're a fast woman?? :whistle:

[Str8 Jacket]

I remember not long after starting my current job I out to meet with a vendor and met with a lady who had done the Castrol 6 hour (??) on a RD350 'back in the day'. Her name was Kerry something from memory....

Yeah I know, not much help but might ring some bells with someone..?

[Duke girl]

Not what you were after Duke girl but awesome ladies all the same

Tania Satchwell (Napier)
MX
2005 WMA National Pro Championship, 3rd Place
2004 WMA National Pro Championship, 3rd Place
2004 WMA Cup, Women's Pro, 3rd Place
2002 Women's Pro National Championship, 3rd Place
2001 Women's Pro National Champion
Seven Time New Zealand Women's National Champion

Katherine Prumm (Auckland - born SA)
MX
2007 FIM Women's World Cup Champion
2006 FIM Women's World Cup Champion
2006 WMA Pro National Champion, Glen Helen
2006 WMA Pro National Hangtown, Moto 1 - 1st Place
2006 WMA Pro National Champion, Thunder Valley MX
2005 Australian Women's Cup Champion
2004/2005 New Zealand Women's Champion

also
http://www.voxy.co.nz/sport/biddle-and-duncan-make-motorcycling-history/5/8113

Thanks anyway but I am more interested in Female Road Racing and knowing who was the very 1st NZ Female Road Racer.

[roadracingoldfart]

There were a couple in the mid seventies Sue and also one who was a sidecar passenger.
One of the girls (Joanne Miekeljohn, later Holden) was probably the fastest I've seen. 250 and 410prod. Gaz.

Ahhh she was only the fastest cause she always beat the likes of me lol.
And now if you get lost in the hills she is more than likely to be the one that rescues you.
One seriously awesome lady .

[Duke girl]

I remember not long after starting my current job I out to meet with a vendor and met with a lady who had done the Castrol 6 hour (??) on a RD350 'back in the day'. Her name was Kerry something from memory....

Yeah I know, not much help but might ring some bells with someone..?

Thanks Hels for the info Castrol 6hr on a RD 350 G that must have taken some doing?.

[roadracingoldfart]

You could ask MNZ they should know.

Hahahahahahahahaha




They dont know who they are , still i like a challenge lol.

[Str8 Jacket]

Thanks Hels for the info Castrol 6hr on a RD 350 G that must have taken some doing?.

Actually it may have been the Suzuka 8 hour??

Her name is Kerry Pinkham now, I think???

[cc rider]

Thanks anyway but I am more interested in Female Road Racing and knowing who was the very 1st NZ Female Road Racer.Yeah, I couldn't track any on the inti-web. What about a motorcycle museum or WIMA or one of your race organizations? I'm sure with the amount of local racers & industry related folk on here that someone will have the details. Good Luck :)

[crazyhorse]

You saying you're a fast woman?? :whistle:

Would I be riding what I have if I was slow....nah, didn't think so he he he

Just ask One Fast tl how I ride :whistle:

[woodyracer]

i now summon my magic

[jellywrestler]

Somewhere I have a photo of a Womens only race in Timaru, just after World War one, I've had a bit of a look but can't put my finger on it now, meanwhile here's a piccie I took of Joanne Meiklejohn at 5.40pm in the 1979 Castrol Six-hour, she was running second in the up to 550cc class at the time

[roadracingoldfart]

Somewhere I have a photo of a Womens only race in Timaru, just after World War one, I've had a bit of a look but can't put my finger on it now, meanwhile here's a piccie I took of Joanne Meiklejohn at 5.40pm in the 1979 Castrol Six-hour, she was second in the up to 550cc class




Hahaha good one Spyda.
I seem to remember she did that more than once . With impecable flair and style though.


Paul.

[sugilite]

meanwhile here's a piccie I took of Joanne Meiklejohn at 5.40pm in the 1979 Castrol Six-hour, she was second in the up to 550cc class

Ouch, and crashing right in front of her sponsors sign, how embarrassing! And here I was thinking that the late great Robert Holden had been the first to do that!

[roogazza]

Hey Racingoldfart are you in this ? Joanne No76. I think, to the right mid pack Wanganui 78. G.

[T.W.R]

Who can tell me who was the 1st NZ Female Motorcycle Racer, what she was Racing and at what age she was when she started Racing?.

The Timaru motorcycle club may be able to expand on this:

Mid 1950s there was a chic nick-named "Thunderbird Annie" who raced a Triumph Thunderbird. Was supposed to have quite a rider too and earnt the respect of many

[Smifffy]

Here is a piece from the press release, announcing AMP sponsorship for Karel Pavel for the 2008 Oz GP:

A pioneer for women in motor sport, Karel became the first woman in New Zealand to win a motorcycle road racing title when she won the national 250GP Championship last year. She was also the sole woman out of 270 entries competing in the Island Classic in Australia this year, and finished a credible third overall.

"Last year" being 2006

It appears that there might be some earlier claims?

Found it on google

Oops - re-reading the OP I realise you are after the first racer, not the 1st title winner, sorry.

[RDjase]

Yah..... Go us chicks! :niceone:


Would I be riding what I have if I was slow....nah, didn't think so he he he

Just ask One Fast tl how I ride :whistle:


You should race then, safer than the riding fast on the road

[crazyhorse]

You should race then, safer than the riding fast on the road

Jason, I would dearly love to - but the cost involved in racing is far more than I can afford to spend.

[Ronin]

You could ask MNZ they should know.

They can't count to 15 :banana:

[RDjase]

Who can tell me who was the 1st NZ Female Motorcycle Racer, what she was Racing and at what age she was when she started Racing?.

A mate raced in the 70's and metioned a few female racers, I will ask him who they were and post after I talk to him
There is no shortage of fast Women on the tracks now aye Skip:yes:


Jason, I would dearly love to - but the cost involved in racing is far more than I can afford to spend.

Yep , it can add up,
$50 track day at Manfeild for you on Saturday for some cheap thrills

[crazyhorse]

Yep , it can add up,
$50 track day at Manfeild for you on Saturday for some cheap thrills

I already need a set of tyres and sprocket - so no go this weekend.

[MSTRS]

You saying you're a fast woman?? :whistle:

Only when she's been drinking.:msn-wink:

[Duke girl]

Thanks Smiffy for the info on Karel. She is a Great Role model for Woman who are wanting to get into Motorcycle Racing and I have had the pleasure of watching her Race at Manfeild a couple of times. Very impressive I must say.

[Duke girl]

A mate raced in the 70's and metioned a few female racers, I will ask him who they were and post after I talk to him
There is no shortage of fast Women on the tracks now aye Skip:yes:


Yep , it can add up,
$50 track day at Manfeild for you on Saturday for some cheap thrills
Just wish I was 1 of them. Oh well I will just keep on dreaming which I seem to do best and leave it for all the younger Females out there who I seem to be behind a majority of the time.

[jellywrestler]

there was a chic nick-named "Thunderbird Annie" I knew a chick called thunderbird annie once, never rode bikes and I can't even begin to explain how she got her knickname without a jar of vaseline, a rubber glove, and a pipecleaner!

[jellywrestler]

Hey Racingoldfart are you in this ? Joanne No76. I think, to the right mid pack Wanganui 78. G.
post number 25 photo
122 Ian Dawson!!!!! somewhere in this feild is Ray Witham believe it or not also bike 107 is a bryan barclay on a kawasaki KH400

[jellywrestler]

A pioneer for women in motor sport, Karel became the first woman in New Zealand to win a motorcycle road racing title when she won the national 250GP Championship last year. She was also the sole woman out of 270 entries competing in the Island Classic in Australia this year, and finished a credible third overall.

It appears that there might be some earlier claims?

Found it on google

Oops - re-reading the OP I realise you are after the first racer, not the 1st title winner, sorry.

with all due respect to Karel there are many other women who have won road race titles in Sidecars particularly

[Duke girl]

with all due respect to Karel there are many other women who have won road race titles in Sidecars particularly

Care to name them for us?.

[roadracingoldfart]

Hey Racingoldfart are you in this ? Joanne No76. I think, to the right mid pack Wanganui 78. G.

Way to early for me Gaz , How old do you think i am ???? , i didnt start till 1983 , i was a late developer



post number 25 photo
122 Ian Dawson!!!!! somewhere in this feild is Ray Witham believe it or not also bike 107 is a bryan barclay on a kawasaki KH400

And 66 could be Dave Martin. (could be) .

That 122 Ian Dawson , dont you mean Nai Noswad Thats what the sponsors list always said. lol. He always was backward.
but he had bloody good rubbers hehehe

[jellywrestler]

And 66 could be Dave Martin. (could be) .



66 is peter ashley

[T.W.R]

I knew a chick called thunderbird annie once, never rode bikes and I can't even begin to explain how she got her knickname without a jar of vaseline, a rubber glove, and a pipecleaner!

:eek: If it was the same one she'd be a pretty broadminded Granny :lol: If she's still alive this Thunderbird Annie would be in her 80s :crazy:mental image of a nasty granny :puke:

[roogazza]

post number 25 photo
122 Ian Dawson!!!!! somewhere in this feild is Ray Witham believe it or not also bike 107 is a bryan barclay on a kawasaki KH400
Pity the photo got a bit damaged but to the right was a young Bob Toomy. No 47 was around for years,trevor Kirby from chch,( aka 'agent orange' ) they came from all over in those days, I've seen many grids of up to forty! gaz.

[roogazza]

[QUOTE=roadracingoldfart;1129626307]Way to early for me Gaz , How old do you think i am ???? , i didnt start till 1983 , i was a late developer

Whippersnapper...

[Duke girl]

Still looking for the answer to my question on who was the 1st NZ Female Motorcycle Racer, how old she was and what machine she started Racing on. ANYBODY have the correct answer for me????????????????????????????

[jellywrestler]

Still looking for the answer to my question on who was the 1st NZ Female Motorcycle Racer, how old she was and what machine she started Racing on. ANYBODY have the correct answer for me????????????????????????????
Like I said somewhere I've got a piccy of an womens only race just after WW1 reality is you'll need to research far and wide to find the answer for this one even amongst this feild who would ever know who was first etc???

[RDjase]

I already need a set of tyres and sprocket - so no go this weekend.

March 13th Taupo , $50 track day , full track

Heaps of time to get your bike sorted, Bring 1fastTL too