That lady can ride....

<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Elena Meyers, a 5" 3", 18 year old gal is proving that women can win the race!</span></b><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The only female to have ever won an AMA Pro Racing Event is as bold off the track as she is on it - at least that's my take after reading the article from SI.com</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://i2.cdn.turner.com/si/2012/racing/more/10/04/Elena-Myers-AMA-Pro-Racing.ap/Elena-Myers-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i2.cdn.turner.com/si/2012/racing/more/10/04/Elena-Myers-AMA-Pro-Racing.ap/Elena-Myers-1.jpg" width="259" /></a></span></div> <b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Begin Quote:</span></b><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">"Young girls come up to me all the time at the racetrack and say, 'Oh, you're my hero,' and they're just so excited about it," Myers said. "Danica Patrick's a household name and that's kind of what I want to become. Indy Car and NASCAR have been helped by her being in the series and I want to do the same thing in AMA."</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Myers will conclude what could be her final season in the AMA SuperSport class this weekend in the Triumph Big Kahuna Nationals at the NOLA Motorsports Park in New Orleans. Her goal is to move next to the Daytona SportBike series.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">She will need to demonstrate continued success at higher levels to get the kind of sponsorships she needs to sustain her career while reaching for her ultimate goal of racing worldwide in MotoGP, the motorcycle equivalent of Formula <i>1. End Quote</i></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">You know, I watch this young gal's progress and I have to tell you - I am GREEN with envy - I would truly loved to have had the opportunity when I was a girl, to be able to compete. Road Racing is something I would have loved I think.  (Seen as, BDB pouting cause mother wouldn't let her ride as a young girl).</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">You go Elena - I know myself and a number of gals will be following your career and who knows, maybe someday soon Belt Drive Betty Media and her sponsors and readers just might be supporting you and your ride unless of course some great little Canadian gal ends up racing agin yah!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I love her confidence, her passion and determination and her talent - this little gal is a marketing companies dream!  She'll get the sponsorship to carry herself where she wants to go, of that I have no fear! </span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I have been asking a question on Facebook - What are you thankful for?</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I am thankful for my husband, you; my chosen family, my motorcycle and so very much more...how about you? What Are you thankful for?</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">There is a ton of other news over at <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/">www.beltdrivebetty.com </a>where our work is keeping You informed!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Have a fabulous Friday and a THANKFUL, thanksgiving Canada!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">For the rest of you - have a safe but enjoyable weekend...TTYS</span></i><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <i><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Belt Drive Betty</span></b></i><br /> <i><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Editor & Rider</span></b></i><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>

That lady can ride....

Elena Meyers, a 5" 3", 18 year old gal is proving that women can win the race! The only female to have ever won an AMA Pro Racin...

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An Irish 1% Comedy...

<i><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Yes, you read that right! There is a new online web series called <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/moviestv/23508-belfast-welcomes-bikers-as-the-clandestine-starts-filming">the Clandestine - it's all about some geeks from an office that decide to start a 1% motorcycle club.</a></span></b></i><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If you like cheesy comedy - Benny Hill kind of cheesy, this is a series to tune into! </span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">There are two episodes on line and a bunch of videos from people who want who "join" the club. As the club President and the Sgt. at Arms go through the videos their comments and reactions to some of the prospective members are well...cheesy.</span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="266" mozallowfullscreen="mozallowfullscreen" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IrJW4Ro43yg?feature=player_embedded" webkitallowfullscreen="webkitallowfullscreen" width="320"></iframe></span></div> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The series is made in Belfast Ireland and features music from some of Ireland's up and coming rock bands. The episodes are between 5 and 7 minutes long - not hard on the brain and as I said earlier - you might get a kick out of the parody!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">There is a ton of serious news in the feeds this morning.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In Digby Nova Scotia<a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/nova-scotia/300-motorcycle-television/23505-rally-organizers-missing-signs"> riders are being labelled as thieves.</a></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In Ontario, <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/ontario/296-motorcycle-television/23502-serious-crash-injures-two-motorcyclists">2 American riders were seriously injured in a crash on the 401</a></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In Abbotsford BC a <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/home/rider-down/1650-bc-rider-down/23511-motorcyclist-dies-in-abbotsford-crash-saturday">24 year old rider is dead</a></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">With the death of the XR1200, Motorcyclist Magazine is asking why <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/component/content/article/23501-why-do-real-motorcyclists-hate-harley-davidsons">Real Motorcyclists Hate Harley-Davidsons</a></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In Manufacturer news, <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/zero/23499-zero-motorcycles-delivers-2013-model-line-with-double-the-horsepower-over-130-miles-range-and-a-chademo-accessory-to-recharge-to-95-percent-in-one-hour-">Zero has some big changes coming for 2013</a></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">There are two very interesting articles on World War II Bikes:</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/oltimers/23503-military-motorcycles-part-1-wwii-and-harley-davidson">WWII & HD</a> and <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/oltimers/23500-military-motorcycles-part-2-wwii-and-bmw">WWI & BMW</a></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">There are a ton of motor sports and travel articles too...</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So get your daily news fix by visiting <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/">www.beltdrivebetty.com</a> where our work is keeping You informed!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I leave you with a few funnies shared with me by friends on Facebook and via emails...</span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhby7jzSvxmvfvVsrhTngVJF_bnJ86p0lJQXaiihERsgP-YXIcAZdtMEJSQwyxiVk7w6QxXAQcrxXlIc3XfyUnldM7e0s_1IQLMTa9lDQ-Y7x2FQ6N_LDOHUCI63Prqzoa-Xwke/s320/303273_383275038412303_867208840_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Have a happy Tuesday everyone!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <i><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Belt Drive Betty</span></b></i><br /> <i><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Editor & Rider</span></b></i><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>

An Irish 1% Comedy...

Yes, you read that right! There is a new online web series called the Clandestine - it's all about some geeks from an office that decide...

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