Veronika Hankocyova

Veronika Hankocyová is a Czech road racer who’s spent nearly two decades battling on some of the world’s most demanding circuits, becoming one of the rare women to take on men in Supersport and Supertwin classes—and making them sweat.

EARLY YEARS

The details of Hankocyová’s childhood remain largely unknown—no birthdate, no hometown, no charming anecdotes about tinkering with engines in the family garage. What we do know is that by 2005, she was a university student in the Czech Republic with a 1977 Suzuki GS 750 and a circle of friends who happened to be into road racing. When they suggested her vintage bike would be perfect for the Clubsport X class, she listened. With their help, she prepped for her first road race in Slovakia that same year. It went well enough—but then reality hit. University tuition doesn’t pay itself, and neither does racing. Unable to afford continuing on the grid, Hankocyová did what many racers before her have done when the money runs out: she became a mechanic. For three years, she wrenched for other riders, keeping her hands greasy and her eyes on the track, waiting for her chance to return.

OTHER INTERESTS

There’s nothing on record about hobbies, side hustles, creative pursuits, or what Hankocyová does when she’s not on a bike. If she paints watercolors, climbs mountains, or collects vintage teacups, she’s kept it to herself. What’s clear is that motorsport has consumed the lion’s share of her attention for the better part of two decades.

EARLY SUCCESS

After her three-year stint as a mechanic, Hankocyová found her way back onto the grid. By 2014, she was racing Supertwins at Dymokury, and that’s where she made her mark. She won—her first major victory, and one she’d later cite as her best moment in racing. The win was sweet enough on its own, but the real story came later that season when she faced off against her partner, Michal “Indi” Dokoupil, at the year-end race. She won again. He finished third. Then, in a move that’s equal parts adorable and absurd, they swapped bikes mid-celebration. By 2016, she’d climbed onto the podium at Skerries and finished third overall in the Irish Road Race Junior Support championship. She was also racking up top-ten finishes at the Ulster GP, proving she could handle the kind of tracks that chew up and spit out the unprepared.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2014: Winner, Super Twins, Dymokury
• 2016: 3rd overall, Irish Road Race Junior Support Championship
• 2016 (approximate): Podium finish, Skerries
• 2018: Best Female Newcomer, Manx GP debut
• 2019: 19th place, Lightweight Race, Manx GP (riding Mark Coverdale’s ILR Paton)
• 2022: Established Wonder Woman Racing Team, an all-female squad featuring riders Veronika Hankocyová (#53) and Kristýna Jakesch (#48), with mechanics Lenka Pospíšilová (chief), Denisa Vlachová, Simona Turková, and Lenka Fojtová
• 2024: Competed in Isle of Man TT Supertwin 2 (40th place, 21:11.209, 106.850 mph)—one of the first two women to race in TT Super Twins since incorporation, alongside Maria Costello MBE

INSPIRATIONS

Hankocyová has named Frankie Stastny as a hero from the past and John McGuinness as her current racing idol. Beyond that, the record is silent. No mention of coaches, family influences, or pivotal moments that shaped her approach to racing. Her suit, however, tells a story: designed with Native American and Indian talismans, it’s a nod to the influence of Dokoupil, whose nickname “Indi” clearly left its mark on more than just her heart.

REPUTATION

In road racing circles, Hankocyová is known as the “Road Racing Queen”—a title that reflects both her longevity and her guts. Colleagues and fans describe her as having a steely character: courageous, dedicated, focused, and warm-hearted. She’s one of the very few women taking on men in Supersport and Supertwin classes, and she’s done it on some of the most unforgiving tracks in the world—the Isle of Man, Ulster GP, Dundrod. The Czech and British road racing circuits have become her second home. Media coverage has been consistently positive, with road racing outlets highlighting her entries, results, and interviews. In 2022, when she launched the Wonder Woman Racing Team, she made her philosophy clear: “We don’t need to prove that girls belong in motorsport, because that is the way it actually is.” It’s a statement that doubles as a mission—no need to apologize, no need to explain. Just race.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

As of 2024, there’s no public record of what Hankocyová has planned for 2025 and beyond. No announced contracts, no team confirmations, no stated goals. She last competed at the 2024 Isle of Man TT, and whether she’ll return to the Mountain Course, chase more podiums at the Ulster GP, or continue building the Wonder Woman Racing Team remains to be seen. For someone who’s spent nearly 20 years proving she belongs on the grid, it’s a safe bet she’s not done yet.

References:

PSí Hubík – Wonder Woman Racing Team Profile
Road Racing Core – Double Interview with Veronika Hankocyová and Michal Dokoupil
Road Racing News – Ten Questions Challenge: Veronika Hankocyova
Road Racing News – Various Articles and Tags (2018-2024)
YouTube – Manx GP 2020 Interview
Motoforza Fairings – Team Reference
iMuseum.im – Isle of Man TT 2024 Results