Rider Profile

 

          

            Name:  Holly Hartman

 

   Age:  13

 

            Home:  Iowa

 

            Bike(s):  Yamaha YZ 80, Honda XR

 

            What is your race number on your bike?  93

 

            Years Riding:   3

 

            Years Racing:   3

 

            Classes:    Women’s

 

            Race Goals:    To get faster and to win.

 

            Sponsors:   Floor Pros, Bertch Cabinets, Goinz Graphics, and Jay Jay’s Cycle.

 

                 Favorite Track:  Shavers Motorsports (Waterloo, IA)

 

            What's your worst crash?  Broken rib.

 

            Who is your favorite rider nationally, and why?  McGrath, because he is the BOMB.

 

            Who is your favorite rider locally, and why?  Reed Harris #881 and Dusty Klein #82.

 

    How many times a week do you practice?   1 or 2 times per weekend.

 

            How do you train for a race?  Practice riding.

 

 

            How do you keep fit in the off season?  Racing indoors.

 

    How do you prepare  for a race?  Walk the track, make sure I have all of my gear.  Dad makes sure My bike is running right.

 

    Do you think that female and male riders should always race separate classes, or do you think people should not make a big deal when a woman races in the men's class?   No, because women don’t have the upper body strength as men do.

 

            Is there a lot of competition?  Yes.

 

            Are there any other female riders racing with you, how many?   Yes, 4 – 7 others.

 

  Who maintains your bike?   My dad, Kevin Hartman.

 

  Do you do any freestyle tricks?   Does crashing count???

 

  On average, how many race events do you compete in during the year?   10-15 in 2 years.

 

  Have you ever had a male rider give you some rough riding?  If so, how did you react to it? No, I ride in the women’s class.

 

  Do you find it difficult to obtain sponsors being a woman?   No.

 

  Does your family provide you support, moral, etc.?    Yes.

 

  Do you find it hard to buy gear that actually fits?    No.

  

  What is the brand of gear that fits you best, and why?   Thor, just because it fits the best.

 

    Is there a brand(s) of gear that doesn’t fit you comfortably, and why?   None.

 

    Is there anything else that you would like us to know about yourself?   I am the youngest in my class.

 

   Which track(s) do you normally race at?    Bobby Shavers track in Waterloo and also New Hartford, IA.