Rising Spanish star Ana Carrasco became the first female ever to take victory in a world championship motorcycle race on 17 September, winning the Supersport 300 event at Portugal’s World Superbikes round on the Portimao circuit. Her Kawasaki Ninja beat a brace of Yamahas completing the podium in a very hard-fought finish, as she crossed the line just 0.053 secs ahead of series leader Alfonso Coppola.
Let’s hope Carrasco’s historic achievement will help to attract more women on to bikes…