June 22, 2024* – British speedway riders Katie Gordon and Rachel Hellowell have excelled at the Women's Speedway Academy (WSA) over the past two days. Guided by 4-time Speedway World Champion Greg Hancock and coach Glen Philips, the academy featured 14 riders from six countries, including Germany, the Netherlands, Argentina, France, and Australia.
Last Saturday, Gordon and Hellowell made history by competing in the inaugural FIM Women's Speedway Gold Trophy, the first-ever women's competition at this level. Their participation highlights their dedication to the sport and the growing recognition of female speedway athletes.
The FIM Women's Speedway Gold Trophy was a groundbreaking event, celebrating the skill and determination of female riders worldwide.
Rachel Hellowell @rachyycakes “I represented Great Britain in the first ever FIM Women’s Speedway Gold Trophy and now I’m fifth in the world. A nerve wracking 3 days jam packed full of adrenaline that I will never forget. Thank you to each and every one of my sponsors and fans for their continuous support and my family for always being right behind me every turn of the wheel”
Katie Gordon, @katiegordonracing “It was a great weekend, I learnt so much got Greg Hancock and Glen Philips. I hope that the WGT continues, and more history is made”