Name:
Tamra Ancona, The Wheelie’n Sicilian

Home City/State/Province:

Shoreline, WA

Age:

37

How many years have you been racing?

1 1/2

What Race Organizations do you belong to?

WMRRA

Do you belong to any other M/C Organizations?

Sirens Moto Club

What is your current racing motorcycle?

‘66 Honda CB160

Did you have a previous racing motorcycle?

No.
What tracks have you raced on?

Pacific Raceway, Spokane County Motorsports Park.

What is your favorite track?

Pacific Raceway.  I like the scenic nature of the track and the elevation change.

What is your most memorable racing experience (good or bad)?

Good: Keeping up with my mentors, Don Marr and Tim Fowler.  I actually managed to beat them once!
Bad: Waiting at the Turn 10 corner station at Spokane over Memorial Day Weekend.  The race had been red-flagged because someone had just crashed hard up ahead and was not moving.  My fear was that it was my fiance, Michael “Cogs” Collins.   When I learned it was, I just started crying.  Fortunately, he is expected to make a full recovery.  All the other racers pitched in to help us out immediately and we are eternally grateful.

Why did you start racing?

I enjoy riding around town in spirited fashion on my vintage street bikes, so it just seemed like a logical progression.  I was getting dragged to the races anyway, so I figured ‘what the heck’!

Why do you like racing?
It’s just pure fun, challenging and competitive.  It’s very rewarding to go through a corner faster than you think you can and get away with it.

Do you have any other remarks?

I am very proud of getting out there and garnering the respect of my fellow racers.  It’s a huge compliment just to know that the veteran racers feel comfortable going side-by-side with you.