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JACQUI VAN HAM:
THE [ONLY] WOMAN IN THE COMMENTARY BOX
E bicycles is super exciting. I think the fact that Harley Davidson is putting out an adventure We could tell you that Jacqui Van bike right now is super exciting. I Ham is “the voice” of the motor- think that BMW putting out a retro cycle industry. But you already classic cruiser right now is super knew that. And if you didn’t, where exciting. I think that having all of have you been? Instead, we’re these brand new riders is genugoing to tell you what Jacqui is inely super exciting.” all about. In two words: dogs and snacks. by Brittany Morrow | Sep 3, 2021 For Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys
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and have fun and photograph the bejesus out of it. I want to document how we got there, and what we did. I want to show them that The brand new riders Jacqui is they can do this too, like how to talking about are the huge influx rent an RV and go do that! I want of new motorcycle owners the to show all those types of stories community gained during the of how to make that happen, pandemic. She firmly believes how to connect the dots. I want that now is a crucial time for the to get new riders on the path of industry to step up and adapt more adventures and going more to the changing audience and places and seeing more stuff. customer base. And new riders need a lot of support. Here’s Jacqui’s secret to reaching and where Jacqui’s expertise comes connecting with new riders is simple: get back to basics. into play. Jacqui Van Ham is the only woman currently announcing motorcycling events. We’re talking about race commentary here. Yes, there are several women who do the pre and postrace interviews as well as interviews on the podium. But full race commentary in the box? That is Jacqui’s realm. It makes her an anomaly in this sport because she’s the only woman in that role. And yet, she continues to hustle, while staying humble and keeping that larger-than-life smile on her face at all times. We really “These people need training. These people need advice. But don’t know how she does it. really, these riders need inspira“You know, I’m just really out here tion, too. I’m really trying to be in trying to make a living. I’m really the space of inspiring these new pumped to be in this time and in riders. As an example, I want to this space and in this community show them pictures of my camper because even though 2020 was a van when I throw a dirt bike and lot of suck in a lot of ways, I really drive to Utah with me and my do think it’s a really exciting time.” dog. I want to go braap around “I think the uptick in e-bikes and Utah in the desert for a week
“The one thing that I’ve always tried to do at all of my different jobs, whether its race announcing or announcing for a brand or digitally hosting a video for a company, is that I try to come at it with totally fresh eyeballs. I try to explain things and talk about things in a very easy-to-understand, digestible, easy to access way. “
“Right now, if you get on the internet and look up motorcycle videos, even if it’s just talking about events, they kind of talk above your head because they’re so used to going to these places, doing these things, or working on these bikes. So, they use lingo and jargon and words that I think are so beyond the majority of motorcyclists. This happens especially with how-to videos and wrenching videos. I think we’ve got to get back to the basics, man.” Jacqui is more than willing to be that person that puts their hand up and says, “Hey, I don’t know what you’re talking about. Like, let’s get deeper into that. And let’s figure this out.”
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fellow industry folk. And she Continued from page 1 If videos aren’t your thing, fear doesn’t do it for the money. On not! Jacqui is always at her best the contrary. and they would all talk about hot during live events, and she’s at “One of my favorite things is cam. Well, what the hell is a hot a ton of them. Anyone who has turning people on to dirt bikes cam? I had no idea what that attended an event where Jacqui because it’s so simple and they’re was. So I sat down and got on the is announcing has learned some- cheap and little. Watching people internet and did my research and thing new. She’s an encyclope- light up on dirt bikes is to me as taught myself what cams are, first dia of self-taught knowledge, with one of the greatest things ever, of all. And then what is a hot cam hands-on experience and a heart because I’m passionate about and why does it matter? And why of gold. spreading the passion. And that’s are all these performance compait. It’s just an immediate give back nies saying it, but not explaining to me when I see people light up what the hell it is? Then I made a like that.” video about it.”
Jacqui Van Ham
Jacqui Van Ham has a library of videos that cover a wide range of topics, from the history of motorcycles to detailed explanations of how motorcycles work, including diving into the engine and transmission. You can find them on her official website: http://www. jacquivanham.com/ or on her Facebook page: https://www. facebook.com/Jacquivanhamof- “I make them feel the feeling. My ficial. passion is spreading the passion. “My passion for being in the My passion is spreading enthumotorcycling industry is turn- siasm. My passion is inspiring ing people on to things that they people to live their best lives out didn’t know. Whether it’s inspiring here with power sports, having them to travel more, or go places more adventures, doing things by bike, or ship a bike and go that they didn’t think they could have an adventure somewhere. do, and turning them on to someSometimes it’s about explaining thing that maybe they didn’t even the nuts and bolts of motorcy- know that they would enjoy.” cles and how they actually work. One of her lesser-known roles Let’s get a better understanding is to create what she calls “dirt of what’s happening underneath monsters” out of her friends and
Jacqui Van Ham with her 1972 BMW R75/5 came from the USA to the Petrolettes Festival, in Milmersdorf near Berlin (Germany) on 21 July 2018. Petrolettes is one of the biggest women-only motorcycle gatherings in Europe bringing together three generations of women. For three days 350 bike women mainly from
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across Europe enjoyed the third edition of the festival and their passion for motorbikes along with music, races, yoga, etc. The festival was initiated by members of The Curves, a collective of female motorbike riders from Berlin. Petrolettes Festival #3 2018 at Ahlimbsmühle, Milmersdorf, Bradenburg, Germany on Saturday, 21 July 2018. Copyright © 2018 Patricia Sevilla Ciordia, all rights reserved. RBMA: What could possibly be next for the self-motivated professional talker? Jacqui: I’m always looking for rad companies to work with. There are really good folks out here in all sorts of different stuff, you know, from manufacturers to parts and accessories. I dig all that stuff. I’ve always used the hashtag #allthingsmotorcycle in all of my media because, if it’s got wheels, I’m stoked about it. I’m super down to check it out and learn more and ride the wheels off of it. “If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident, don’t let it steal your freedom! Call 1-8004-BIKERS to learn how an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer can get your bike fixed, money for your medical bills, and compensation for your pain and suffering.”
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Remembering Our Fallen Richard Tilley Owner/editor
KIA this last week in Afghanistan are being added and will On September 4th ,2021 we be included in the memorial. I had the pleasure of attending a am asking everyone to please Memorial Ride for some of our consider participating in this Fallen. event. It was canceled last year They escorted the Remember- and I believe more now than ing Our Fallen (ROF) memorial ever, we need to remember those from Tehachapi to Ridgecrest who sacrificed their lives for our on Saturday, September 4th.The freedom, and those who continue four California hero’s that were to do so. Just yesterday we lost
5 more service members from a area. Once there, they setup helicopter crash in the ocean off the display and added 4 of the of San Diego. Heroe’s that was killed by the We were happy to meet up with Adam and Renee Garcia, Dana CCbiker and “J” in Tulare to then head to Tehachapi. It was a good plan, but shortly after we left Tulare Adam had a tire blow out. I stayed with him until I know he was safe and a friend of his was on his way with a trailer to haul his bike back into Tulare. Then, I took off towards Tehachapi to meet up with the others. Within like 30 minutes there was about 25 local Riders there with us waiting on the group from Ridgecrest. Right about 10 am the group was lead in by the promotor in their pickup truck, about 30 Bikers behind them and 5 fancy Mustangs. After about 20 minutes we took off to Ridgecrest. That sure was a long drive through the desert
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bomber in Afghanistan. It was pretty cool seeing all the pictures Honoring all the different Fallen from California, but also sad at the same time.
from street outlaw cars, sand drags to my favorite the AHDRA Sturgis Rally, a long-standing -All Harley Drag Race Associatradition every August in South tions, Nitro Nationals. The eighth Dakota is busy with benefit runs, mile Sturgis Dragway roared with concerts, vendors, bike shows, the sounds and smells of nitro bars and so much more. Tens of and gasoline Harleys and Indians Thousands bikers and motorcy- in the perfect setting for having cle lovers gather every August to good times and setting quick ride and share the love of motor- times. cycles. Some come not just for a love of riding, but a need for Race teams from all over the speed. Many attend the famous country made the trek to Sturhill climbs and flat track races, but gis. Teams from Florida, Kansas, did you know that just a few miles Iowa, Pennsylvania, Arizona, outside Sturgis are the Sturgis and many other states drove Drag Strip, “Where drag racing days as this is a favorite race for meets the wild west!” During this year’s rally they hosted a variety Fast Times in Sturgis Continued on page 5 of drag races all week. Everything
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those that race v-twins. Classes included Top Fuel Harleys, Pro fuel Harleys, Pro Mods, Street Outlaw, Baggers, index, and bracket classes. There was a class for everyone. There was even a new Harley Live wire there running. Racers that we seasoned veterans to rookies came out to see what their bike could do in the 1/8 mile. Fresno based Top Fuel Race Team Nitro Syndicate made the 3-day trip to race amongst the fastest bikes in the country. Team Owner Tony Ruggiero took 2 top fuel Harley’s to run. He rode his
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197 inch/1000 hp nitro bike. The other bike a 174-inch 900hp nitro bike was rode by Pennsylvania race Michael Balch. Michael ended up third overall with his best run being 168 mph. Tony was knocked out the 1st round of the Top Fuel class but went on to enter the Outlaw class and took 2nd place with is best run at 136. The Nitro Syndicate crew members were Pete Fina, Andrew Ruggiero, Mary Carol and Clyde Rawlings, a Fresno legend and legend in the nitro Harley world as he raced for over 30 years and built over 16 top fuel
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teams in the country were there to race, Continued from page 5 yet all had an exciting time. Other races included hot baggers. Other winners bikes over the years. Though he hasn’t included a team from Georgia in the Hot raced full time in years, he is still going bagger class. A class that is growing in to tracks to crew and offer his knowl- popularity at tracks around the counedge with others. I am also a member try. These aren’t your typical baggers of the Nitro Syndicate Race team. Yes, as they are race bikes. Street classes also gave anyone a chance to come girls crew too. Bill Bentz a racer from Arizona took out and race. Well over 100 bikes raced 1st place in the outlaw class. Racer the AHDRA Nitro Nationals over 3 days Jordan Peterson from Iowa took 1st in during the rally. So next time you go to the Top Fuel class riding for team owner Sturgis check out the Sturgis Drag Strip Alvin Kolbenski. It was a tough field as if you have a need to speed like I do. there were many of the top Nitro Harley See you at the races.
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