Vicki Golden

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h&m_cycle 1/16/2015 6:05am
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[Supercross] needs a shot in the arm. They need to get excited about something. Vicki has proven that she can ride. She doesn't have a failure type attitude and just like Danica Patrick in NASCAR, Vicki can offer that balance, too.
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-- Team owner Todd Hanson
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Even though HRT is KTM-supported, Todd Hanson, the team owner, will allow Golden to compete with her personal sponsors, which include Suzuki and Answer riding apparel. That freedom was important to Golden because the racing season for her only lasts from mid-February to late April and she will need her personal sponsors for the rest of the year for events like X Games and jump shows.

HRT is not paying Golden a salary, but the team is taking care of all expenses including bike transport, mechanic, travel, lodging and entry fees. Hanson said those costs alone are between $50,000 and $60,000 per rider. Hanson has been a silent benefactor to Golden's career since he met her at a Women's Motocross Championship race four years ago, and he's happy to finally be able to include her on his team.

"[Supercross] needs a shot in the arm," Hanson said. "They need to get excited about something. Vicki has proven that she can ride. She doesn't have a failure type attitude and just like Danica Patrick in NASCAR, Vicki can offer that balance, too. She has an excellent following and fan base and people will be able to see her professionalism when she debuts. She fits the profile. She's going to impress."

Golden doesn't see herself as a pioneer or an activist on behalf of women competing in male-dominated sports. And she's actually happy that she isn't the first female to compete in supercross. That honor goes to Dorene Payne who attempted to qualify for the 1983 San Diego Supercross at Jack Murphy Stadium. In 2000, Italian Stefy Bau attempted four events in what was then called the 125 class (now 250SX).
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I don't think men and women should be competing against each other in full contact sports like football, MMA or boxing, but anything else is fair game. If you're fast enough to qualify, go for it.
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Xracerdone 1/16/2015 6:18am
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One of those takes one to know one moments. Thanks for you intelligent & well thought out post

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Jimmy Jingles 1/16/2015 8:21am
1/16/2015 8:21am
Also agree that some of your guys comments are pathetic. Raging on her looks, telling her to stay home and implying shes a lesbian? Really?

Yeah she probably will not make a main, but at least shes out there forging the way and giving it her all. She would smoke 99.9% of people here and look good doing it. I applaud her efforts and wish her the best.
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EddieC wrote:
You guys are unbelievable!! Some of you come on here and defend the AX road to SX program by saying the cream rises to the top...
You guys are unbelievable!! Some of you come on here and defend the AX road to SX program by saying the cream rises to the top and that the riders that deserve to be in SX will find a way in.

Vicki did what was needed to be done and qualified.

You guys shit on her because she makes a statement about wanting to make a main. Isn't that the goal of every rider that lines up on the gate? Its not like she is claiming a championship.

I spoke to Vicki and she told she is footing most of the bill on her own with the help of some sponsors.
I have been around this sport long enough to say that she has the ability to negotiate a SX track as good if not better then some of the goons that show up on Saturday.

As long you can double a triple, jump the finish line and not be a hazard to yourself or others you can have at it.

Feld wants to do a piece on her, that's on them. Why shouldn't they? Its a unique story and its possible that for the first time in SX history we could have a female in the night show.

Women tried to have their own series in MX and it flopped. So now a women says ok let me try and compete with the men and everyone goes apeshit.
Well said...
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captaincrunch 1/16/2015 9:21am
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racer369 wrote:
PED check!
She's clearly juiced.

Semi-serious question, could she get a TUE for steroids?
neverwas 1/16/2015 9:24am
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Skippie wrote:
Obviously she's faster then most of us, that's a given. But we're comparing her to the professional SX class, not the amateurs. If she was getting...
Obviously she's faster then most of us, that's a given. But we're comparing her to the professional SX class, not the amateurs. If she was getting routinely lapped in AX how is that supposed to translate to SX? I don't see it happening.
Xracerdone wrote:
exactly! I don't know why people even bring that up. I know kids on 80's that would smoke a lot of people, they ain't going pro...
exactly! I don't know why people even bring that up. I know kids on 80's that would smoke a lot of people, they ain't going pro either! I don't see her making night show at all. I will be upset if they just let her race a heat & put out someone who actually qualified. And lets be honest, the general public doesn't care about a girl MX rider unless she's hot. Vik is not hot. Now Sara Price, yes sir
bayodome wrote:
She's made it to the pro level on her own merit. Maybe she's not the second coming of James Stewart, but that doesn't matter. Just like...
She's made it to the pro level on her own merit. Maybe she's not the second coming of James Stewart, but that doesn't matter. Just like Stew, who helped break down some barriers for minorities in MX (and motorsports/ action sports in general), the simple fact the Vicki has legitimately made her way through the ranks to get to a point where a WOMAN can be on the entry list for a professional Supercross race is groundbreaking.

If she does well, then it's just a bonus. She's already accomplished what many women before her have tried and failed at and what most fans said would never happen. Female participation in motorsports on a professional level (when they're competing against men) is extremely rare. Rather than bashing and naysaying, how about showing a little support for someone who is doing something that has never been done? I'll be cheering her on when Arlington comes around.
I hope Vicki qualifies,I have my doubts though.
I know this is ancient news but a girl has tried to do it before and Doreen Payne actually did qualify for a national.
http://www.womensmxhistory.com/Profiles/dorene_payne.htm
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fidiot 1/16/2015 9:26am
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hvaughn88 wrote:
I think what she's doing is awesome and takes some guts. I really hope she qualifies for the night show, but I seriously don't see that...
I think what she's doing is awesome and takes some guts. I really hope she qualifies for the night show, but I seriously don't see that happening. And yes, she's way faster than me (since I know that statement is coming). Good luck, Vicki!
x2!

I just hope she makes it in for the night show. That alone will be a big accomplishment.

Anyone know what she has been doing to prepare?
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Hgibbs566 1/16/2015 9:49am
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If she can do all the triples etc and is not endangering anyone I'm fine with it.
If she's in the way of everyone else, then she needs to be pulled aside by the AMA.
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captaincrunch wrote:
She's clearly juiced.

Semi-serious question, could she get a TUE for steroids?
Enjoy your vacation.
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sybro 1/16/2015 9:59am
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Hgibbs566 wrote:
If she can do all the triples etc and is not endangering anyone I'm fine with it. If she's in the way of everyone else, then...
If she can do all the triples etc and is not endangering anyone I'm fine with it.
If she's in the way of everyone else, then she needs to be pulled aside by the AMA.
I doubt she would be endangering rider in the 250 C practice.... They are all endangering themselves enough
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ChrisB10 1/16/2015 10:03am
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EddieC wrote:
You guys are unbelievable!! Some of you come on here and defend the AX road to SX program by saying the cream rises to the top...
You guys are unbelievable!! Some of you come on here and defend the AX road to SX program by saying the cream rises to the top and that the riders that deserve to be in SX will find a way in.

Vicki did what was needed to be done and qualified.

You guys shit on her because she makes a statement about wanting to make a main. Isn't that the goal of every rider that lines up on the gate? Its not like she is claiming a championship.

I spoke to Vicki and she told she is footing most of the bill on her own with the help of some sponsors.
I have been around this sport long enough to say that she has the ability to negotiate a SX track as good if not better then some of the goons that show up on Saturday.

As long you can double a triple, jump the finish line and not be a hazard to yourself or others you can have at it.

Feld wants to do a piece on her, that's on them. Why shouldn't they? Its a unique story and its possible that for the first time in SX history we could have a female in the night show.

Women tried to have their own series in MX and it flopped. So now a women says ok let me try and compete with the men and everyone goes apeshit.
Like Aaron Rodgers said R-E-L-A-X. The only person going ape shit is you lol. Just because people are saying they don't think she will make it does not mean they are "bashing" her or they are sexist. They're just going off her riding skill.....
lostboy819 1/16/2015 10:07am
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When you all get over your warm and fuzzy moments on how great it is to she a girl try to ride SX then when it happens you will see just how far off the pace she really is and no Ashley Fiolek or Courtney Duncan would not do much better. They are great at what they do no doubt, but far from where they need to be to run a pro SX .
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bvm111 wrote:
sweet tats man... Wink
jhansen510 wrote:
As with anything else it starts out as wanting to be different. Then it turns into the cool thing to do. Seems to me being different...
As with anything else it starts out as wanting to be different. Then it turns into the cool thing to do. Seems to me being different is not maiming your body but that's just me. I personally can not stand tattoos but wtf do I know. The generation of today is going to look awfully silly at 60 plus years of age! Not to mention the possible long term affects of covering your bodies largest organ (skin for those of you who tried the pro mx route) in ink. Tattoos have been around for a long time but just recently has it become the norm to be completely sleeved up, etc. sheople i tell you. But I digress...
ky_savage wrote:
I feel the same way.
I have many tattoos. Full sleeve arm, other arm half sleeve and many tattoos on my legs. I took the first one back in 1997, so I consider myself not being a part of this trend of today. So, I have a completely different opinion than you, obviously, haha.
But in all seriousness, all tattoo colours are completely organic and there's never been any indication that it's harmful to skin.
By the way, I think that old people with tattoos looks cool as hell.

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sende 1/16/2015 10:46am
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I hope that Vicki does well, but i doubt it.
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ky_savage 1/16/2015 10:54am
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sende wrote:
I have many tattoos. Full sleeve arm, other arm half sleeve and many tattoos on my legs. I took the first one back in 1997, so...
I have many tattoos. Full sleeve arm, other arm half sleeve and many tattoos on my legs. I took the first one back in 1997, so I consider myself not being a part of this trend of today. So, I have a completely different opinion than you, obviously, haha.
But in all seriousness, all tattoo colours are completely organic and there's never been any indication that it's harmful to skin.
By the way, I think that old people with tattoos looks cool as hell.

I've seen some tattoos that look pretty cool but they just aren't for me. I don't look at people with them like freaks or anything. I've also seen some people with them and they make them look dirty. Like they need a bath. First thing that comes to mind when I see people with them covering the majority of their body is that they're in desperate need of attention.
lostboy819 1/16/2015 10:55am
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jhansen510 wrote:
As with anything else it starts out as wanting to be different. Then it turns into the cool thing to do. Seems to me being different...
As with anything else it starts out as wanting to be different. Then it turns into the cool thing to do. Seems to me being different is not maiming your body but that's just me. I personally can not stand tattoos but wtf do I know. The generation of today is going to look awfully silly at 60 plus years of age! Not to mention the possible long term affects of covering your bodies largest organ (skin for those of you who tried the pro mx route) in ink. Tattoos have been around for a long time but just recently has it become the norm to be completely sleeved up, etc. sheople i tell you. But I digress...
ky_savage wrote:
I feel the same way.
sende wrote:
I have many tattoos. Full sleeve arm, other arm half sleeve and many tattoos on my legs. I took the first one back in 1997, so...
I have many tattoos. Full sleeve arm, other arm half sleeve and many tattoos on my legs. I took the first one back in 1997, so I consider myself not being a part of this trend of today. So, I have a completely different opinion than you, obviously, haha.
But in all seriousness, all tattoo colours are completely organic and there's never been any indication that it's harmful to skin.
By the way, I think that old people with tattoos looks cool as hell.

First one in 97 , that is already 7 years into the tattoo trend of today that is still going strong, I bet your generation thinks you invented or at least perfected sex too. Pinch

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sende 1/16/2015 10:58am
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sende wrote:
I have many tattoos. Full sleeve arm, other arm half sleeve and many tattoos on my legs. I took the first one back in 1997, so...
I have many tattoos. Full sleeve arm, other arm half sleeve and many tattoos on my legs. I took the first one back in 1997, so I consider myself not being a part of this trend of today. So, I have a completely different opinion than you, obviously, haha.
But in all seriousness, all tattoo colours are completely organic and there's never been any indication that it's harmful to skin.
By the way, I think that old people with tattoos looks cool as hell.

ky_savage wrote:
I've seen some tattoos that look pretty cool but they just aren't for me. I don't look at people with them like freaks or anything. I've...
I've seen some tattoos that look pretty cool but they just aren't for me. I don't look at people with them like freaks or anything. I've also seen some people with them and they make them look dirty. Like they need a bath. First thing that comes to mind when I see people with them covering the majority of their body is that they're in desperate need of attention.
Need of attention may be the case for someone, but not for me. Then again, why is it a bad thing to seek for attention? Anyway, Let's talk about Vicki instead.
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sybro 1/16/2015 11:01am
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lostboy819 wrote:
When you all get over your warm and fuzzy moments on how great it is to she a girl try to ride SX then when it...
When you all get over your warm and fuzzy moments on how great it is to she a girl try to ride SX then when it happens you will see just how far off the pace she really is and no Ashley Fiolek or Courtney Duncan would not do much better. They are great at what they do no doubt, but far from where they need to be to run a pro SX .
Same as a Bunch of ''dudes'' in C practice
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sende wrote:
Need of attention may be the case for someone, but not for me. Then again, why is it a bad thing to seek for attention? Anyway...
Need of attention may be the case for someone, but not for me. Then again, why is it a bad thing to seek for attention? Anyway, Let's talk about Vicki instead.
Go Vicki!!
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BobbyM 1/16/2015 11:08am
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holy shit...she fucking hauls ass...er balls. whatever, I WAS WRONG...she is damn fast and just might make the show. Just saw her on video racing arenacross. wow...
Jimmy Jingles 1/16/2015 11:12am
1/16/2015 11:12am
She is extremely fast. People saying she will roll the trips should check out those vids. Still think she is a longshot to make a main, but I would love to be proven wrong. We'll see...
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sende 1/16/2015 11:17am
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ky_savage wrote:
Go Vicki!!
Laughing
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TANK222TFT 1/16/2015 11:18am
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Skippie wrote:
She said her goal is to make a main event. She DNS'd or DNF'd every single Arenacross main in 2014. http://results.americanmotorcyclist.com/riders/46562-victoria-golden/results/arenacross/2014 Like Chad Reed said, good...
She said her goal is to make a main event. She DNS'd or DNF'd every single Arenacross main in 2014. http://results.americanmotorcyclist.com/riders/46562-victoria-golden/re… Like Chad Reed said, good luck to her but not gonna happen.
That's doesn't mean any thing. You will see alot of this now. People need to qualify to get there sx license and don't want to risk getting hurt in arena cross.
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TANK222TFT 1/16/2015 11:22am
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hvaughn88 wrote:
I think what she's doing is awesome and takes some guts. I really hope she qualifies for the night show, but I seriously don't see that...
I think what she's doing is awesome and takes some guts. I really hope she qualifies for the night show, but I seriously don't see that happening. And yes, she's way faster than me (since I know that statement is coming). Good luck, Vicki!
fidiot wrote:
x2! I just hope she makes it in for the night show. That alone will be a big accomplishment. Anyone know what she has been doing...
x2!

I just hope she makes it in for the night show. That alone will be a big accomplishment.

Anyone know what she has been doing to prepare?
I'd like to see her make the night show as well.
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Frodad78 1/16/2015 11:28am
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bvm111 wrote:
sweet tats man... Wink
jhansen510 wrote:
As with anything else it starts out as wanting to be different. Then it turns into the cool thing to do. Seems to me being different...
As with anything else it starts out as wanting to be different. Then it turns into the cool thing to do. Seems to me being different is not maiming your body but that's just me. I personally can not stand tattoos but wtf do I know. The generation of today is going to look awfully silly at 60 plus years of age! Not to mention the possible long term affects of covering your bodies largest organ (skin for those of you who tried the pro mx route) in ink. Tattoos have been around for a long time but just recently has it become the norm to be completely sleeved up, etc. sheople i tell you. But I digress...
DP71 wrote:
there is no long term effects, and who really gives a shit what they look like at 60 plus anyway... your just happy to know what...
there is no long term effects, and who really gives a shit what they look like at 60 plus anyway... your just happy to know what day it is!!


i have both arms full sleeve, and i cant wait to be an old guy they look bad ass !!!

to each his own!
This^^^ Why the hell would anyone be worried about looking silly at 60? Why the hell would anyone care about what people think of you unless your ego needs reinforcement. I for one don't want to live a life shaped on the opinions and judgments of strangers whether i'm 37 (which I am) or when I'm 60.
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I had significant stomach surgery 3 weeks ago for a hernia and the surgeon found I had lymph nodes that were completely blue. They did a biopsy to check for cancer. Lab results came back: tattoo ink! Harmless they told me. I say 'that's weird'.

Society already commonly chooses less qualified students and job applicants for coveted positions based on race and sex. Maybe we need some good old fashioned affirmative action in sports? Kidding...
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She earned the right to try, the rest will sort out, Good luck to Vicki.
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GrapeApe 1/16/2015 12:08pm
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Based on what I've seen I think she has a shot at the night show, which would be a great accomplishment. It sounds like she's not into the historical aspect of things, though. She just wants to race.

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