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  Jordan Jarvis made history as the first woman to qualify for an AMA National Motocross event through the modern timed qualifying system, proving that talent doesn’t recognize gender boundaries in the dirt bike world.

  EARLY YEARS

  Born March 23, 2001, in Leesburg, Florida, Jordan was practically born with dirt under her fingernails. Her father, a former professional motocross racer, handed her first bike over when she was just four years old—and by five, she was already tearing up tracks with the kind of fearless determination that would become her signature. Growing up around motocross from infancy meant the smell of two-stroke exhaust and the roar of engines were her lullabies. When most kids her age were mastering training wheels, Jordan was already pushing herself against boys aged 8-9 to test her skills, because apparently regular competition wasn’t challenging enough.

  OTHER INTERESTS

  Before motocross consumed her life entirely, Jordan dabbled in more traditional sports like tee ball and soccer, but those team sports quickly fell by the wayside as her focus shifted to individual glory on two wheels. These days, when she’s not working out as part of her racing routine or wrenching on her bike, she unwinds by reading and drawing before bed—proof that even adrenaline junkies need quiet moments to recharge. She’s also passionate about giving back to the female motocross community, recently getting involved with scholarship programs at On Track School to help the next generation of women racers.

  EARLY SUCCESS

  Jordan’s rise through the amateur ranks was nothing short of spectacular, racking up an impressive nine AMA National champion titles before most people figure out what they want to do with their lives. By 2018, she had claimed the WMX National Championship, establishing herself as a force to be reckoned with in women’s motocross. But Jordan wasn’t content to dominate just the women’s classes—she set her sights on competing against the men, becoming the only female rider to race in the Monster Energy Cup Amateur All-Stars class. Her father’s mentorship and her own relentless drive created a perfect storm of talent that would eventually shatter barriers in professional motocross.

  NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

  • 2018: WMX National Champion[4]
  • 2020: First female to qualify for AMA National Motocross event via modern timed qualifying system[1]
  • 2020: Finished 32nd in WW Ranch National 250 Moto 2 as 5th alternate[1]
  • Amateur career: Nine AMA National champion titles[5]
  • Amateur career: Only female rider to compete in Monster Energy Cup Amateur All-Stars class[4]

  INSPIRATIONS

  Her father remains her primary inspiration and mentor, the man who not only introduced her to the sport but continues to guide her career. “I started riding because my dad raced when he was younger and I wanted to do what he did,” she explains, crediting him with giving her that first bike at age five and supporting her 18-year racing journey. His influence shaped not just her technical skills but her mindset—that racing professionally was always the goal, even if she “never expected to be racing in the men’s pro class.”

  REPUTATION

  Jordan has earned respect as both a trailblazer and a legitimate competitor in the male-dominated world of professional motocross. Her historic 2020 qualification wasn’t just a feel-good story—she earned her spot through speed and skill, describing the experience as “a dream come true to get to race against factory riders and past champions.” Despite the adrenaline rush of competing at the highest level, she’s brutally honest about the challenges female racers face: “Sponsorships are 10 times harder for women to get and keep than it is for the guys.” Her willingness to speak truth to power while continuing to perform on track has made her a respected voice for women’s motocross advocacy.

  FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

  Jordan’s ultimate goal remains becoming the first female to qualify for an AMA National Motocross main event, continuing her mission to compete in the men’s pro class while working to grow opportunities for women’s motocross. She’s committed to giving back to the female racing community and improving the support structures that she knows firsthand are lacking. With her combination of speed, determination, and advocacy, she’s positioning herself not just as a competitor but as a catalyst for change in a sport that desperately needs more women breaking barriers.

  References:

  Racer X Online Interview Profile
  Direct Motocross Profile
  NBC Sports Race Report
  On Track School Feature
  VCL London Feature Profile
  GNCC Racing Interview