Jamie Astudillo

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  Jamie Astudillo is a Pennsylvania motocross racer who transformed from a three-year-old on a dirt bike into a back-to-back WMX East Series Champion, proving that sometimes the best things come in small packages with big engines.

  EARLY YEARS

  Born October 16, 2000, in Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania, Jamie Astudillo was destined for dirt from day one. Her father had a riding background that sparked the family’s motocross obsession, but it was her mother who pulled the classic parent move—lying about her daughter’s age to get her on the track. When Jamie was just three years old and itching to race, her mom marched up to registration and boldly declared her daughter was four to meet the AMA’s minimum age requirement. By the time she was officially old enough, Jamie had already been tearing up tracks for a year, giving new meaning to the phrase “fake it till you make it.”

  OTHER INTERESTS

  While Jamie was pursuing her university studies as a sophomore (balancing textbooks with throttle control), her Hispanic heritage adds another layer to her identity in a sport that could use more diversity. Beyond the classroom and the track, however, the details of her life remain as private as her lap times are public.

  EARLY SUCCESS

  Jamie’s transition from motocross to road racing at 16 showed her versatility wasn’t just talk—she could actually back it up. Her 2018 podium finish in the Liqui Moly Junior Cup race two at Road Atlanta proved she could handle more than just dirt, though it would be motocross where she’d really make her mark. The girl who started with a white lie about her age was building a reputation based on undeniable talent.

  NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

  • 2016: Debuted in KTM RC Cup road racing at age 16
  • 2018: Podium finish in Liqui Moly Junior Cup race two at Road Atlanta
  • 2024: WMX East Series Champion
  • 2025: WMX East Series Champion (back-to-back titles)
  • 2025: Selected for Team USA at FIM Oceania Women’s Motocross Cup
  • 2025: Signed with Dirt Bike Depot WMR KTM Racing team for WMX series

  INSPIRATIONS

  Jamie credits both parents for launching her career—her father for the riding background that introduced the family to the sport, and her mother for the determination (and creative age-reporting) that got her started. “I give credit to both of them for getting me into the sport of motocross,” she’s said, proving that sometimes the best inspiration comes from home, even when it involves a little strategic fibbing.

  REPUTATION

  MotoAmerica has dubbed Jamie one of their “fierce females,” and her back-to-back WMX East Series championships prove the title fits. Racing with number 469 on her KTM 250 SXF, she’s earned KTM factory support and a reputation as a promising talent in women’s motocross. Jamie doesn’t sugarcoat the challenges female racers face, noting that “female racers have to deal with more people doubting us and having even more of a hard time finding sponsorships” compared to their male counterparts. Her honest assessment of the sport’s gender dynamics, combined with her championship-level riding, has made her a respected voice for women in motocross.

  FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

  For 2025, Jamie is competing in the six-round WMX Series, racing alongside the MXGP World Championship and AMA Pro Motocross with her new KTM factory backing. She’s declared 2025 “my best year of racing ever,” and her goal is ambitious yet grounded: to leave the WMX series stronger than when she started, supporting its growth while continuing her own improvement. Whether racing on Friday or Saturday, she understands that simply being present at this level is huge for women’s motocross—and she’s determined to make the most of every gate drop.

  References:

  DirectMotocross Interview
  Racer X Online Coverage
  Road Racing World
  Fund My Race Profile
  MotoAmerica Coverage
  Lady Moto