Team Rider Profiles
Wellard Yamaha Team riders were selected on a number of criteria.
They had to be young riders, who were committed, who were passionate, and most important of all, who were fast.
The riders selected were:
Jacqui Jones
D.O.B: 19\08\1989
Nicknames: Jacs, JJ
Birthplace: Port Macquarie, NSW
Bike you ride: WR 250F
Favourite food: Pasta, anything really!
How long you have raced: 7 years
Biggest influence: My Dad
Greatest Achievement in life: Lots of moments, most recent would be getting picked in the ISDE squad
If I had one wish: Win the lottery!
No one knows: I used to play in a Jazz band (guess they know now!)
Alison Parker
D.O.B: 24/04/77
Nickname: Ally P
Birthplace: Kogarah (Sydney) NSW
Bike you ride: Yamaha WR250F
Favourite food: Thai stir fry and rice
How long you have raced: 10 years
Biggest influence: Chad Reed, who believed in himself at such a young age and followed his dreams.
Greatest Achievement in life: Being the fastest female at the 2006 ISDE by more than 44 minutes.
If I had one wish: I would live on a huge property with many houses, where all of my friends and family lived too.
No one knows: That none of my family are into motorcycles! I have encouraged my younger brother, who at times has had a bike, however most of my family don't even know what it is I actually do!
Jemma Wilson
D.O.B: 01/05/89
Nickname: Jem
Birthplace: Maryborough, Queensland
Bike you ride: Yamaha WR250F
Favourite food: Watermelon and Mashed Potato
How long you have raced: 6 years
Biggest influence: Kirk Hutton and my Dad
Greatest Achievement in life: Getting on Australia’s first Women’s Trophy Team; Wellard’s Australian Women’s Team
If I had one wish: I’d wish for a time machine
No one knows: I used to play the flute and want to be in an orchestra as a career.
Lana Stiller
D.O.B: 29/05/1985
Nickname: LJ
Birthplace: Mackay, QLD
Bike you ride: WR250F
Favourite food: Homemade lasagne
How long you have raced: Locally since 2006, first national race 2009
Biggest influence: My husband Brent
Greatest Achievement in life: So many to choose from... graduating, getting married, finishing the A4DE, being chosen for the ISDE squad
If I had one wish: Win the lotto….I could fulfil lots of dreams with some extra money...
No one knows: I am an occupational therapist, and I work with children with disabilities.