Posted July 25, 2008 by Ray Harkins
The fact that I never truly mastered the art of the whole bike riding thing, doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy all those sports that require one, right? Cool. And that includes the fast-paced, high flying world of Motocross. Recently, I got the chance to check in with Ashley Fiolek, who is kicking serious behind on the Motocross circuit these days. She took a break from speeding past the competition to chat with peta2. Check it out.
Introduce yourself to the new fans and the old ones too.
Hi! I’m Ashley. I am 17 years old and I have been profoundly deaf since birth. I have been riding and racing for over ten years! It is my life and my passion! I have won 13 amateur national championships and I just became a full time professional woman racer this year. I am riding both of the US women’s series and also the European series championships. I am having so much fun and motocross has really been great to me! I have met some incredible people and have had some fantastic experiences!
So do you have any companion animals? How did they become part of your family?
Yes, I have three dogs. Their names are Holeshot (motocross thing!), Boogie and Brother dog! We saved all of these animals. They were all strays. Boogie is the youngest and he can be kind of a handful. He thinks he is the size of a Jack Russel when he is really bigger than a shepherd!
How do you feel about fur and the people that wear fur?
Well I don’t think people should wear or buy fur coats I don’t think it is fair to the animals to be hanging off of someone!
If you could choose to be an animal for a day, what animal would you choose and why?
That is easy. A dog! They are so cute and adorable and friendly and they love unconditionally!
We’re currently campaigning against KFC. We’d like them to end abuses such as cutting off their sensitive beaks, breaking their limbs and scalding them to death in tanks. How do you feel about our campaign?
Well, my mom told me about this issue awhile ago and we do not eat there any more! I am definitely against this and I think it is very cruel.
Any last words of wisdom for your fans?
Just keep trying. Never give up and always follow your dreams!
Good advice from a great person. Go Ashley!!
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Hello! My name is Nina, and I am a musician-in-training, and I play 7 instruments. I am a liberal, an LGBT activist, avid reader, composer, singer, and poi spinner. I am vegan, and a strong supporter of animal rights.
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1210 days ago
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I don’t like her,, i think shes a bit of a slag, shes annoying, shes a tart, her godmother is dolly parton (who i hate) she can’t sing, shes annoying, shes a slag and she works for disney (which i also hate becasue walt was a fascist, racist bigot)
1769 days ago
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+100. Respect.
1780 days ago
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1782 days ago
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