EDITOR’S NOTE
“Her story” becomes part of “history” as we celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth in March. At the request of Dealernews Diversity Editor Alisca Clickenger, we pay homage to the better half of the industry with this magazine-withina-magazine. Letters, breaking news and even the shattering glass ceilings version of Shifting Gears is included. Don’t miss Mark Rodgers’ panel discussion with a tough, smart, opinionated group of dealers... They also just happened to be women. See the video link on page 48 for the full hour discussion with these dealers.
ANGELLE SAMPEY MAKES HISTORY!
Women’s History Month Launches With Modern Day History Being Made Women’s History Month kicked off with a woman making history as Angelle Sampey went 200 mph! With 43 wins and three championships to her credit, she is the winningest woman in NHRA history, but the 2021 season starts new era of racing for Vance & Hines with their new proprietary platform based on a Suzuki, after Harley pulled its factory team.
LETTERS+
Engines For Change (E4C) is revved up about being highlighted in Dealernews. If you missed Alisa’s column on Kirsten Midura’s motorcycle-based efforts to make a difference in the world, get the scoop here: https://www.enginesforchange.org/who-we-are
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“It is amazing to feel the love and support from everyone at Vance & Hines,” said Sampey, who has three career Gatornationals wins to go along with her three national titles. “I’ve always been on a mission and it feels like mission accomplished already. But there’s still so much more ahead… I’m just the lucky rider who gets to be on this bike and I’m loving it. I’m still learning the motorcycle and it’s been a struggle at times, but I’m still going.” Sampey notched a major personal accomplishment using the new motor and Vance & Hines chassis when the three-time champion made her first-ever run of 200 mph. She is one of only six riders in the class to hit 200 mph and only the second woman to do so. Sampey was celebrated as part of the Denso Spark Plugs 200 MPH Club on Saturday.
