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Q&A WITH PROFESSIONAL DRAG RACER
DYSTANY SPURLOCK
At just 18 years old, she’s perhaps the youngest woman in professional drag racing, and Dystany Spurlock is already burning her mark into the sport! Check out what she has to say about the upcoming season... Q. How long have you been riding bikes? A. I started riding just 1 year ago. I had been going to the track with my friend for about 4 years, just watching and learning. When I turned 17, I asked my mom to let me race. Both of my parents ride, and I had ridden on the back for years. I learned to actually ride on my own in 4 hours. Q. That’s Amazing! Did you actually have a license to ride when you began racing? A. I actually started drag racing before I had my motorcycle license. Q. The new season starts in March. How do you feel going into it? A. I’m excited, I can’t wait! Q. Tell us about the bike you’ll be riding this season... A. I’m riding the BMW S1000 RR and I love it! This bike is superfast! It takes off like a rocket! Q. How did you start working with BMW? A. I met Brock (of Brock’s Performance) through Rickey Gadson. Brock allowed me to test ride the stock BMW S1000 RR and I set a record of 163 MPH in 8.61 seconds. Ever since, I’ve been in love with the BMW’s performance. Q. Where can we see you race? A. I’ll be participating in the Spring Bike Open in Rockingham, NC on March 19th & 20th. It’s my first race of the season. I’m super nervous, but ready at the same time! Q. What’s next for you in the future? A. Speed boats, Moto GP, NHRA and starting my foundation in support of Breast Cancer Research and Kids After School Programs. My Aunt on my Mom’s side is a survivor of breast cancer. I have a tattoo of the breast cancer ribbon in honor of my aunt. I also love talking to younger kids so they can be aware of the disease. I love kids! Whatever a kid needs, I’m there! I would like to open a sports center for underpriveleged kids, because I feel like no kid should have to suffer. Kids should be able to live their lives carefree.
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“I’LL DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO
MAKE IT HAPPEN!”
photos by: Delmar Media Group And BIKEPAPARAZI.COM
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A Lady at All Times
FIRST LADY’Z
MOTORCYCLE & SOCIAL CLUB FOUNDED: 07.17.2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA
First Lady’z Motorcycle & Social Club
took the set by storm this year! As one of the first clubs to bring MC and SC together as one, these ladies set trends and gave the LA set a reason to take notice. President and Founder Stephanie “Ms. Philly” Flagg brought the ladies out to our Black Girls Ride San Diego photo shoot and allowed us to catch the First Lady’z in all their splendor.
“On the “Set” things are changing - WE are apart of the change.” Photos by J3 Photography
TONI 2 FINE
SPIRIT
PRESIDENT FIRST LADY’Z MC LOS ANGELES, CA
VICE PRESIDENT FIRST LADY’Z MC LOS ANGELES, CA
VICTORY
NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT FIRST LADY’Z MC CALIFORNIA & ARIZONA
SWEET PEA
ROAD CAPTAIN FIRST LADY’Z MC LOS ANGELES, CA
HEART THROB
MASTER SGT AT ARMS FIRST LADY’Z MC CALIFORNIA & ARIZONA
SUNSHINE
NATIONAL SECRETARY FIRST LADY’Z MC CALIFORNIA & ARIZONA
Stephanie “Ms. Philly” Flagg NATIONAL PRESIDENT & FOUNDER FIRST LADY’Z MC CALIFORNIA & ARIZONA
“The freedom of riding is NOT enough; a group must have
purpose, presence and goals...”
Q. Tell us about First Lady’z MC/SC founding and chapters... A. First Lady’z Motorcycle Club was founded on July 17th 2010. The founding members are Ms. Philly, VP, SunShine, Nea Nea, Toni2Fine, Heart Throb, Dutchess, Foxy Lady & Sweet Pea. Our Founder and President Stephanie “Ms Philly” Flagg, made sure that when we rolled on the “set”, everyone reconized we are the “Premier All Female Motorcycle Club” winning awards and cash prizes at most Southern California Motorcycle Riders Association (S.C.M.R.A) events. Our Mother Chapter is in Pomona, CA, and now we have our Los Angeles Chapter and a chapter in Arizona. Q. What’s the club’s mission or motto? A. Our Motto is “Defining a Womans Worth”. Q. What are your favorite cities or roads to ride? A. We love to travel together to Vegas, Arizona, Fresno, Oakland, San Diego, and since we are newly formed as a group, we welcome the chance to travel mid-east on our bikes. Q. What annual events do you promote? We will support our S.C.M.R.A in whatever fuctions they place on the Annual calendar. We expect the support when we hold our events, it’s a family-affair. If you have a toy-run, event to feed the homeless, or raise money for a worthy cause WE are there.
Q. What should a woman look for in an MC club? A. UNITY- It’s a marriage when you select a club to call “home”. We would suggest to any woman looking for a club, bring yourself to the table and what you need, a good family will help you reach your goals. Our club, will not fault a woman for short-comings, because change is in us all. Q. What does your club look for in a member? A. We look for members who have open minds and a spirit that is willing to keep an open heart on change. Change is not easy but you must be willing to consider allowing yourself to rise to become the best woman you can be. We all have areas within ourselves that need encouragement, motivation or to be checked once in a while. We exemplify being a lady at all times even in anger. That is a true test of unique character. Q. Are there any last words you’d like to leave us with? A. The First Lady’z believe it’s possible to ride in harmony with all motorcyclists regardless of sex or race. The freedom of riding is NOT enough; a group must have purpose, presence and goals. The goals of the First Lady’z are continuously changing as we grow in numbers and pride ourselves to keeping the organization strong and together.
Welcome to Sunny
San Diego! We took a trip to the Royal Aces MC San Diego Annual Picnic for our second BGR shoot. With over 500 people in attendence, the ladies showed up and showed out! HY-JACK
BUFFALO SOLDIERS MC LOS ANGELES, CA
MS. BLUE
BUFFALO SOLDIERS MC LOS ANGELES, CA
FOXY LADY
ROAD CAPTAIN FIRST LADY’Z MC LOS ANGELES, CA
BLAZIN
LOS ANGELES, CA
TYNEE
BLUE ROSE PRESIDENT
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IRON ESSENCE MC LOS ANGELES, CA
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