The fact that Fiolek is deaf has never hampered her performance on
the motocross track. She quickly demonstrated that she is a serious
competitor in the professional ranks when she rode her way to the title
in the 2008 AMA/WMA Women's Professional Motocross Championship. This
year has proved to be no different. After the first four races of the
2009 series, Fiolek -- competing as the first-ever woman member of the
Honda Red Bull factory racing team -- currently holds first place in
the point standings. But she is not content to stop there. Fiolek
intends to compete on the men's motocross circuit in the
not-too-distant future.

What makes the 18-year-old even more likable is her genuine passion for sharing her enthusiasm about women in the motorcycling.

"I am really looking forward to attending this year's AMA
International Women & Motorcycling Conference in Colorado," she
said. "I have been riding and racing since I was 7, and I think the
advances in motorcycling sports that women have made are fantastic. I
can't wait to meet other enthusiasts who share my love for being
outdoors and riding."

"Ashley's accomplishments as a woman motorcyclist are as impressive
as they are inspiring," says Tigra Tsujikawa, marketing and special
events manager for the AMA. "I can think of no one more fitting to kick
off our conference, and we are both honored and delighted that she will
be joining us."

Registration for the fifth AMA International Women &
Motorcycling Conference, presented by Harley-Davidson and Buell, costs
$165 through Aug. 3. Registration after Aug. 3 (and any on-site
registrations) will cost $185. The registration fee includes a
commemorative t-shirt, and admission to all seminars as well as opening
ceremonies on Aug. 19, a barn dance on Aug. 20, the International
Street Party on Aug. 21 and a closing banquet on Aug. 22. Both the barn
dance and closing banquet include dinner.