Vicki Golden

Motorcycle racing // American

I’ve obviously changed my career path a little bit. I transitioned from motocross racing to freestyle motocross. That has been going really well.

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Birthday:

July 28, 1992 (33)

Birthplace:

San Diego, California, United States

racing type:

Motorcycle racing

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racing status:

Pro

height (cm):

163

residence:

California

inspiration(s):

Vicki Golden's dad, her brother

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profile updated: June 12, 2025

Vicki Golden is a pioneering professional freestyle motocross rider who has shattered gender barriers in motorsports, becoming the first woman to accomplish numerous feats in this male-dominated sport.

EARLY YEARS

Born on July 28, 1992, in San Diego, California, Vicki grew up in El Cajon surrounded by a family of motorcycle enthusiasts. At age seven, she started riding after being inspired by her father and brother’s races. When she was 12, her father suffered a severe ATV accident that left him almost entirely paralyzed, yet her parents continued to support her racing passion, even when she had to compete against boys due to the lack of female competitors[1][2].

EARLY SUCCESS

Golden’s talent quickly became evident when she won the Loretta Lynn’s AMA Women’s Amateur National Champion title at just 16 years old in 2008. That same year, she earned her AMA/WMX Pro License, turning professional at only 17. In 2009, her exceptional skill and rapid progress earned her the TransWorld Motocross Magazine’s Female Motocross Rookie of the Year award, setting the foundation for her groundbreaking career[1][3].

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

2008: Won the Loretta Lynn’s AMA Women’s Amateur Champion[1][2].
2011: Earned her first gold medal at the Women’s Moto X Racing in the Summer X Games[1][2].
2012: Won two more gold medals at the X Games and became the first female competitor in a Moto X freestyle competition, winning a bronze medal in the best whip category[1][2].
2013: Continued her winning streak in the Women’s Moto X Racing at the X Games[2].
2014: Nominated for the ESPY’s Best Female Action Sports Athlete award[1].
2018: Overcame a major injury to her right heel requiring seven surgeries and nine months of rehabilitation[1].
2019: Landed her first FMX backflip off the 15-foot Next Level ramp in Auckland and set a world record by riding through 13 flaming boards on HISTORY’s Evel Live 2 special[1][2].

REPUTATION

Vicki has established herself as a trailblazer in motorsports, known for her fearless approach and technical skill. As the first woman to qualify for the AMA Supercross night program and the first female to qualify for an AMSOIL Arenacross Lites Main Event, she has repeatedly proven her ability to compete at the highest levels. Her perseverance through multiple severe injuries, including a shattered heel, demonstrates her extraordinary determination. Golden’s achievements have inspired a new generation of female riders, cementing her legacy as a pioneering figure who has permanently altered the landscape of women in motorsports[3][5].

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

While specific future plans beyond 2025 aren’t detailed in the provided information, Vicki has expressed her ongoing commitment to learning new tricks and challenging herself in freestyle motocross. She continues to emphasize the importance of pursuing personal goals rather than conforming to others’ expectations, suggesting her career will likely continue to evolve in ways that push boundaries for women in motorsport[2][4].