THE TERRIBLE GIRLS OF THE JUNIOR GP
30 May 2006 - Aprilia

This year there are three determined and battle-hardened girls that are partaking in the Junior GP Racing Dream.

They have strong ideas and much desire to race (and especially to win). They aren’t interested in who’s behind them (rightly so), regardless of whether they are male or female. For them, the important thing is to finish as high as possible and to be the fastest so that some day, they may reach the most important finish line, the World Championship...

Here they are for you to get to know better, to give a face and personality to the girls and guys that live on a ...Racing Dream

Giulia Atzori
Born
03/31/90
Lives in
Sorso (SS)
School
Classical High School
Hobby
Motorcycles
Favorite race number and why
I’d take 39 because it is the “family” number that my father raced with.
How do you define yourself?
Strong
What do you do to keep in shape?
Gym and pool
Are you on a diet?
No
Any food you can’t give up?
I eat everything
What do you usually read?
Motosprint
The last book you read?
L’odore del tuo respiro (The scent of your breath)
What do you do to relax?
Sleep
Do you have a motorcycle or scooter for everyday use?
A Derbi GPR, although since a friend died in an accident last year I rarely use it.
Your ideal vacation?
On the track
Do you have a boyfriend?
No
What do your girl friends say about your passion?
They usually don’t even know what I’m talking about. They don’t understand racing or the Moto GP, they only think of motorcycles for going out for a ride or with the boys.
The first time you rode a motorcycle?
When I was about seven atop a trial 250 in the woods
What was your first race?
The Junior GP
Your best result thus far
Certainly not in the Junior GP, the gear shift was backwards when they gave me the bike for the first time
How did you arrive at the Junior GP?
My father always wanted to make me into a rider and so when he saw the ad in Motosprint I decided to sign up.
The rider that you look up to or root for?
Marco Meandri
A comment on your competition...
They seem nice although it’s clear that many of them have more experience than I do.
Your first impression on the tournament?
It’s well organized and they treat us like official riders. The only thing that annoyed me was the gear shift. When we called to ask for information they told us it was normal but when I got there, it was mounted like it is on racing bikes. I didn’t even want to race because I had never tried it.
What did you think about the motorcycle?
Besides the gear shift I liked it, it’s very light.
What do you expect from this season?
To be able to race like the guys who already train for racing.
Where would you like to end up?
My dream is clearly the Moto GP.

Beatrice Bossini
Born
2/12/91
Lives in
San Giovanni Val D’Arno (AR)
School
Forestry Institute
Hobby
equitation, archery.
Favorite race number and why
#58 because it always brought me luck
How do you define yourself?
Calm
What do you do to keep in shape?
I go running
Are you on a diet?
I try to not eat a lot of sugar
Any food you can’t give up?
Nutella
What do you usually read?
Adventure or mystery books
The last book you read?
The latest from Melissa P.
What do you do to relax?
I watch TV or play on the computer
Do you have a motorcycle or scooter for everyday use?
A Malagutti 50 Enduro
Your ideal vacation?
I don’t have a particular one, the important thing is just to get away
Do you have a boyfriend?
No
What do your girl friends say about your passion?
Nothing really, they don’t approve of everything. Above all else, they don’t understand the sport too well.
The first time you rode a motorcycle?
I was five and a half atop a 48 cc cross.
What was your first race?
I was nine or ten atop a minicross; I began with the fifty and moved up to the eighty. I then passed over to the track.
Your best result thus far?
Third in the Tuscan minimoto championship.
How did you arrive at the Junior GP?
My whole family watched the motomondiale, they saw an ad for the championship and we decided to try out. The rest is history.
The rider that you look up to or root for?
Valentino Rossi and Loris Capirossi
A comment on your competition...
The first race was tightly contested and filled with tension, it was a continual challenge.
Your first impression on the tournament?
A nice tournament, it gives a lot of kids the opportunity to race on the track.
What did you think about the motorcycle?
It’s going really well!
What do you expect from this season?
I hope to finish the best possible.
Where would you like to end up?
We’ll see how it goes...

Raffaella Valentini
Born
05/20/93
Lives in
Montorio al Vomano (TE)
School
Middle School
Hobby
I race with the minimoto
Favorite race number and why
#74, it’s what my brother in-law raced with
How do you define yourself?
Decisive
What do you do to keep in shape?
I go to the gym
Are you on a diet?
No
Any food you can’t give up?
I try to watch what I eat
What do you usually read?
Various magazines
The last book you read?
Valentino Rossi’s biography
What do you do to relax?
Nothing in particular
Do you have a motorcycle or scooter for everyday use?
No
Your ideal vacation?
It doesn’t matter as long as you leave
Do you have a boyfriend?
No
What do your girl friends say about your passion?
Some don’t care, they only think about boys and shopping, others actually are interested and talk about it.
The first time you rode a motorcycle?
I was seven atop a minimoto
What was your first race?
May 28 at Magione, I couldn’t debut earlier due to my age.
How did you arrive at the Junior GP?
It came about almost as a joke, my family and I saw the ad in Motospring and sent it in, but never thought they would take me. Instead, here I am.
The rider that you look up to or root for?
Valentino Rossi and if the occasion ever arose, I would challenge him to a race...
What did you think about the motorcycle?
Right now I’m trying out an Aprilia 125, the motorcycle goes well and it’s easy to ride and handle.
What do you expect from this season?
A good result.
Where would you like to end up?
World Championship.

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