Stefy Bau
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| Stefy Bau | |
|---|---|
 Stefy Bau at Hangtown National Raceway in California | |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | February 17, 1977 Milan, Italy |
| Motocross career | |
| Years active | 1983-2005 |
| Grands Prix | First Woman to win every round of the WMA National Championship (1999) |
| Championships | 7 Italian National Championships, 5 US National Championships, 3 Women World Championships |
Stefy Bau (born February 17, 1977 in Milan, Italy) is an Italian former professional motocross and supercross racer. After a career-ending injury in 2005, Stefy became the General Manager of the newly established FIM Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme Women's World Motocross Championship. Bau is also a member of the CFM (Women Commission inside the FIM Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme). As of 2021 she manages other racers, including Tanya Muzinda.[1]
Career
Bau is considered to be one of the fastest women motocross racers in the world. In 2000 she became eligible to complete against the male racers in the field.[2] She won three world championships, holds two WMX USA championships, and the Loretta Lynn AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship in addition to seven Italian Championships. In October 2005, Bau had the accident that ended her racing career.[3]
References
- ^ "Tanya in line for two awards". The Herald. 7 January 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ^ Gutish, Rachel (10 July 2018). "Tuesday Toolbox: Stefy Bau". GNCC Racing. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ^ McCabe, Nick (30 December 2017). "Where Are They Now: Stefy Bau". Racer X Magazine. Retrieved 27 January 2021.