Past World Champions


Results of the WML International Motocross Championships
Hangtown
Sacramento, California - USA
May 18 - 20, 2001


The World's Best Female Motocross Racers Competed at the WML International Motocross Championship in conjunction with the AMA Chevy Trucks Hangtown National.

The WML (Women's Motocross League), presenter of the Women's International Motocross Championship since 1995, hosted the 2001 WML International Motocross Championship in conjunction with the Hangtown National in Sacramento, California on May 18 -20, 2001.

The second stop of the AMA-WML Outdoor Motocross Championship Series held at Hangtown National had the WML pros race on Sunday, May 20, during halftime of the AMA Chevy Trucks US Motocross Championship.

The large number of spectators in attendance, including key figures from the motocross industry, and the substantial media presence, created a unique opportunity to showcase the progress of women's racing.

Several of the fastest International racers committed to the WML ensuring a deep and competitive field of racers.

Among the top pro competitors were the current WML Outdoor Motocross Champion and Loretta Lynn Champion Jessica Patterson, Tallahassee, Florida; Defending WML International Champion Stefy Bau, Milan, Italy; 2000 Defending German Champion Steffi Laier, Dieheim, Germany; 2000 British Cup 125cc Champion, Louise Kennedy, Isle of Mann, England; 2000 British Cup Senior Class Champion, Elin Mann, Kaerby, Sweden; six-time New Zealand National Champion, Tania Satchwell, Taupo, New Zealand; Emma Hanna and Anita Doran, top racers from Ireland; and Canadian's Candace English of Alberta, and Heidi Cooke from Nova Scotia.

The championship was supported by Bel-Ray, Honda, Scott USA, Alpinestars,Throttle Jockey, AGP, Tag Metals, Pro Action, White Brothers, Vixon Off road, Split USA, Zumiez.com, Da Kine, Roxy, and TRpro.com.

For more information on future women's motocross events, contact: 77 Productions
Miki Keller at 541-317-0636 or visit the Women's MX League's web site at www.womensmxleague.com 

International racers interested in attending events in the U.S. contact:
Tami Haase at InternationalRiderLiaison@wml-mx.com

Official Results - '01 WML International Motocross Championship, May 18th- 20th - Sacramento, California  USA
125 Pro Class


Steffi Laier of Germany dubbed "Fastest Lady on Earth!"

1. Steffi Laier KTM Germany
2. Stefy Bau' Hon Italy
3. Sheena Patterson Suz USA
4. Elin Mann Hus Sweden
5. Sarah Whitmore Yam USA
6. Shelly Kann Yam USA
7. Tiffany Reed Kaw USA
8. Tania Satchwell Yam New Zealand
9. Heidi Henry Yam USA
10. Aubriana Dunn Yam USA
11. Kristi Myers Kaw USA
12. Lynette Wosick Yam USA
13. Louise Kennedy Kaw Isle of Man
14. Bonnie Warch Suz USA
15. Tamra Madden Suz USA
16. Heidi Cooke KTM Canada
17. Layne Swanson Yam USA
18. Carol Williams Yam USA
19. Jennifer Veltre Suz USA
20. Emma Hanna TM Ireland
21. Ashley Boham Hon USA
22. Anita Doran Yam Ireland
23. Jacki Hudson Hon USA
24. Candice English Yam Canada

Event Credits:  Results, highlights and photo provided by Women's MX League.