MotoX Brings Shauna Out Of Her Shell

Shauna Hope motocross rider

Racing is more than just about the winning – you become a family!

Whilst many motocross riders are judged by their podium places or championship standings as they go in search of support or sponsorship, a 15-year-old competitor from Mid Wales is proving that success can be measured in another way.

Shauna Hope, from the town of Rhayader, competes in the Big Wheel 85 category and not only met her best friend through the sport, but her experiences with the Bridgestone BSMA family have also helped to boost her confidence.

Shauna’s mum Sarah said that her daughter is able to express herself out on the track and is enjoying every second of competitive action.

“As soon as Shauna turned seven she wanted to ride a bike,” said Sarah, whose husband Wyn raced for many years.

“Shauna is not always a confident girl and can be a bit shy, but all she wants to do is get on her bike and get out there. I think she feels at ease when she is out on the track.”

Shauna met her best friend Emily Noon through the Bridgestone BSMA and the pair spur eachother on at each round of racing.

“They met through the Bridgestone BSMA and they are the best of friends. They are both quiet girls, but they bring the best out in each other which is nice to see,” Sarah added.

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The Llandrindod Wells High School pupil is one of three Hope daughters to have competed in the sport, with older sister Hannah (aged 22) regularly impressing and Jade (17), also adept at the sport.

And despite her high octane experiences out on the track – where she has seen her times tumble when compared with her maiden season in 2015 – Shauna refuses to shout about it from the rooftops. That’s just not in her nature.

“She doesn’t really tell her mates at school about her racing. She just keeps it to herself and looks forward to the next race.

“Shauna just loves going. It is lovely to see her expressing herself and coming out of her shell on the track. That means more to me than anything.”

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