Jordan Jarvis is a trailblazing professional motocross racer who made history as the first woman to qualify for an AMA Pro Motocross National in the modern era—and she’s not stopping there.

EARLY YEARS

Born March 23, 2001, in Clayton, North Carolina, Jordan was practically raised on two wheels. As the daughter of a former racer, she spent time at motocross tracks from just a few months old, absorbing the sport in her DNA before she could walk. By age five, she was racing, and the kid from North Carolina quickly became impossible to ignore. She didn’t just participate—she dominated. She’s been an AMA card-carrying member for 17 years, racking up titles and trophies through Loretta Lynn’s and the amateur ranks like she was collecting trading cards.

OTHER INTERESTS

While most teenage racers struggle to balance school and sport, Jarvis crushed both. She attended public school throughout her racing career and graduated a semester early with a 3.7 GPA. Yes, she was out there winning national championships and still acing algebra. Later, she relocated to Leesburg, Florida, continuing to chase her racing dreams while proving that grit and brains aren’t mutually exclusive.

EARLY SUCCESS

By the time she was 19, Jordan had accumulated nine AMA National titles and more than 50 major event wins. She wasn’t just winning—she was setting the standard for what female motocross racers could achieve. In 2018, she became the AMA Women’s Pro National Champion, claiming the WMX title and becoming the first woman invited to race the Monster Energy Cup in the All Star Class. She raced Monster Cup three times total, another first for a female rider. That same year, she won Racer X’s Women’s Rider of the Year award. She also claimed the Women’s 12+ title at Loretta Lynn’s, cementing her status as the most successful 19-year-old female racer in history.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2018: Won the AMA Women’s Motocross Championship (WMX) title[1].
• 2018: Became the first and only female to race in the All Star Class at Monster Cup[2].
• 2018: Named Racer X Women’s Rider of the Year[3].
• 2020: Made history as the first female since 1983 to qualify for an AMA Pro Motocross National, finishing 9th at WW Ranch[4].
• 2020: Turned professional, making her first pro start at WW Ranch[5].
• 2025: Selected to represent the United States at the FIM Oceania Women’s Motocross Cup[6].

Throughout her career, she’s accumulated one career WMX win and five career WMX podiums, while continuing to compete in both the open and women’s classes.

INSPIRATIONS

Growing up in a racing family, Jordan’s biggest inspiration was always close to home. Her father, a former racer himself, stayed with her in his motorhome during events, bringing her to the tracks, helping her work on her bike, and supporting her every move. That foundation gave her the confidence to chase a dream most people said was impossible.

REPUTATION

Jordan Jarvis is widely recognized as the most successful female motocross racer in history. She’s appeared in major publications like TransWorld Motocross and Dirtbike Online, and was featured in a documentary on AT&T Verses TV Network. Her historic qualification for the 2020 WW Ranch National—where she became the first woman to make an AMA Pro Motocross gate using the modern qualifying system—wasn’t a fluke. She’d been attempting to qualify since High Point in June, and when she finally broke through, she didn’t just participate. She finished 9th, proving she belonged. She’s not just a pioneer; she’s fast, fearless, and setting benchmarks that didn’t exist before she showed up.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

Jarvis has made it clear she’s not done making history. She’s expressed interest in racing full-time WMX and has dreams of competing in the GP series internationally. She’s also set her sights on Supercross, with the goal of becoming the first female to qualify for a main event. In 2025, she continues to compete in the WMX Championship on a Yamaha, and despite a gnarly crash at Hangtown that could have sidelined her, she showed up ready to race at Thunder Valley. And true to form, she’s giving back—offering scholarships and mentorship to the next generation of female riders, ensuring the door she kicked open stays that way.

REFERENCES

[1] Jordan Jarvis AMA Women Pro National Champion 2018 – MX Link

[2] Jordan’s Accomplishments – Jordan Jarvis Racing

[3] 2018 Racer X Awards: Women’s Rider of the Year – Racer X Online

[4] Jarvis Becomes First Female Since 1983 On Pro Motocross Gate – Racer X Online

[5] Jordan Jarvis Information and Statistics – Racer X Online

[6] AMA Announces U.S. Team For 2025 FIM Oceania Women’s Motocross Cup – American Motorcyclist

Jordan Jarvis is Giving Back to the Female Motocross Community – On Track School

Speeding Into The History Books With Pro MX Racer JJ Jordan Jarvis – VCL London

Jordan Jarvis Knows How Tough It Is To Blaze A New Trail – NBC Sports

Rider Profile – Jordan Jarvis Racing

Privateer Profile: Jordan Jarvis – Racer X Online

Tuesday Toolbox: Jordan Jarvis – GNCC Racing

Jordan Jarvis is in for Thunder Valley WMX After Gnarly Crash at Hangtown – Racer X Online

Interview: Jordan Jarvis – Keen On A WMX Ride – GateDrop.com