BIKERS CLUB MARCH 2020 ISSUE | Page 15

B I K E R S C L U B ® | www.bikersclub.in BIKERS CLUB ® MAGAZINE | PAGE 15 I have always been a woman who's on the go, and due to the uncertainty of this disability, I was not able to figure it out if the movement would ever come back. I was feeling low, depressed, and stuck. It was the lowest phase of my life. My highest phase was truly finding my passion for biking and being on track. Biking gave me my confidence back; it acted as the booster and brought me out of the depression. Being on track gives me happiness, riding, and gliding through corners, and the speed acts as a meditation for me. Riding helps me push my limits to explore my abilities in life. I would say the current phase is the highest phase of my life. BC: It's a male-dominated sport; do you feel that organizers, companies, or sponsors take women racers seriously? How is your experience with the sponsors? NY: Even though it's a male- dominated sport, but as a few women, when you are in this sport, you already get enough recognition. You get recognized as a woman who is strong and sturdy and gets more accolades. There are organizers, companies, and sponsors that are there and will come forward if you are serious and hitting the right clock timing, and regular on track and races doesn't matter if you are women or men. In my case, Ducati has been my most significant support and sponsor, and they have done a fantastic job as a sponsor and have always stood by me, be it on track or off track. Ducati has sent me on various platforms to represent them globally, and I think that is wonderful. When the companies or sponsors see you as a good sportsman and a real competitor, they will come forward to help you and sponsor you in the best possible way.