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Jolene Van Vugt

Born: Ontario, Canada
Sport: Motorcross
Nickname: Nitro Girl

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Bio

Jolene was raised around the sport of Motocross, always at the tracks and playing in the dirt. As a
young girl Jolene would cheer on her dad and brother at the tracks each weekend. At the age of 11
she asked her Dad if she too could learn to ride. He taught her how to ride on an old KX80, and then
bought an RM80 for her to ride and use for racing.

She has been racing competitively now since she was 15. She has traveled all over North America
attending different competitions in the CMRC, AMA & WMA. Jolene has gained much experience and
championship titles and is committed to the sport for the long haul. In 2006 Jolene had a large part
in helping to create a National Series for Women in Canada. She was also the first to claim the title of
the series that year as the first Canadian Women’s National Series Champion.

In August 2005 during some downtime between races Jolene and a crew went to friend Travis
Pastrana’s house for a visit. Like everyone that goes to Pastrana Land, Jolene wanted to try flipping an
110cc into the form pit. She quickly succeeded flipping into the form pit that Pastrana encouraged
her to try the flip on dirt. She successfully landed the 110cc on dirt that she wanted to move onto a
bigger, heavier bike. She was determined to flip her RM125. It took two days of persistent trials, but
Jolene became the first female to backflip a full-sized dirt bike ramp to dirt.

After her backflip in 2005 it was like snow ball effect into the Nitro Circus Crew, a group of friends
lead by Travis Pastrana that race, ride and do stunts all across the board to create extreme sports
videos. In May 2007 she jumped tandem into the Grand Canyon on a street bike with Travis driving.
Jolene then went on to backflip herself into the Canyon on a dirt bike with Jim and Travis by her side
in a three-way jump. From that moment on she was also known as Nitro Girl and the first official
female member of this all male group. The Nitro Circus Crew was picked up by MTV in fall of 2008
to take what they do in their videos into a 12 episode series.

Riding dirt bikes has become Jolene’s life, her passion and the door to experiences beyond her
dreams. It’s taking her through tough times and to heights of pure happiness. It has also been the
platform of life long friendships and lessons for her. As Jolene continues to race, jump ramps and
be a part of The Nitro Circus she never knows what may be next or where the road may take her. She
takes much joy in that excitement, taking things day by day and enjoying every moment.

Career Achievements

Guinness World Record – First female to backflip a dirt bike – 2008
Guinness World Record – Longest female backflip – 2008
3rd Place Overall – CMRC Women’s Canadian National Championships – 2008
11th Place – WMA Pro National Southwick, MA. Round 5 – 2008
1st Place Overall – Walton TransCan Grand Canadian National Ladies Champion – 2008
2nd Place Overall – CMRC Women’s Canadian National Championships – 2007
First female to backflip a dirt bike into Grand Canyon – 2007
13th Place – WMA Pro National Steel City, PA. Round 6 – 2007
15th Place – WMA Pro National Budds Creek, MD. Round 3 – 2007
1st Place Overall – CMRC Women’s Canadian National Champion – 2006
Guinness World Record – Female backflip distance record, 60ft ramp to dirt – 2006
16th Place – WMA Pro National Glen Helen, CA. Round 1 – 2006
2nd Place Overall – Walton TransCan Grand Canadian National Ladies Champion – 2005
3rd Place – CMRC Ladies Ontario Provincial – 2005
11th Place – WMA Pro National Steel City, PA. Round 5 – 2005
8th Place – WMA Pro National Washogual, WA. Round 4 – 2005
15th Place – WMA Pro National Thunder Valley, CO. Round 3 – 2005
16th Place Overall – WMA Pro National Series – 2005
1st Place Overall – CMRC Ladies Ontario Provincial Champion – 2004
2nd Place Overall – Walton TransCan Grand Canadian National Ladies Champion – 2004
1st Place Overall – CMX Ladies Canadian National Champion – 2004
7th Place – WMA Pro National Steel City, PA. Round 6 – 2004
7th Place – WMA Pro National Cohcoton, N.Y. Round 5 – 2004
7th Place – WMA Pro National Monster Mtn. AL. Round 4 – 2004
9th Place Overall – WMA Pro National Series (Earning lifetime National #) – 2004
1st Place Overall – CMRC Ladies Ontario Provincial Champion – 2003
2nd Place Overall – Walton TransCan Grand Canadian National Ladies Champion – 2003
2nd Place Overall – CMX Canadian National Ladies Championship – 2003
16th Place – WML Pro National Binghamton, N.Y. Round 5 – 2003

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