Arlett, Daniela and Camila, sisters who practice women’s motocross

One of the greatest wishes of parents is that their children continue with their legacy, but in the Urbina Pérez family the sporting heritage did not go to one but to their three daughters, who Although as children they resisted getting on a motorcycle, over the years the call of the blood was stronger. Today they are motocross competitors with a very promising future, not only in national competitions, but also internationally.

Arlett, Daniela and Camila share this taste for speed and the adrenaline that represents getting on a competition motorcycle, all with ambitions to make history in this sport.

Inspiration

The oldest of the Urbina Pérez is daniel fernandawho At 17 years old, she already has a successful career in women’s motocross.in 2020 she was national champion, she also obtained podiums in 2019 and 2021, achievements that inspired her sisters to follow in her footsteps.

“I never imagined I would get this far because when I started I didn’t see women in this sportlittle by little I began to see more and I said ‘I can go far, I can achieve it’, that’s where I made the most effort, my parents supported us a lot and that’s how everything was achieved”.

Daniela also managed to qualify for a Latin American Championship, but a collarbone injury prevented him from competing. She currently ranks third in the national ranking in her category and in the future she wants to be the first Mexican woman to participate in the United States National Championship.

“I want to be on the podium in the national race because the category is very difficult, fortunately there are many women who are running very well, I would dare to say that this is one of the most difficult years I have had. In the future I want to be the first Mexican woman to qualify for the Loretta Lynn in the United States”.

women sport

Currently in motocross it is more common to see women’s competitions, an extreme sport, sometimes dangerous, but also exciting. This is how Arlett Cecilia Urbina Pérez details it, who at 16 years old he has also achieved podiums: two national titles in the Youth category.

“I recommend it to all girls, because many think it’s a sport for boys, but anyone can do it. I love that everyone in the house practices this sportbecause we are talking about the races all the time, it is what unites us as a family”.

For now, Arlett recovers from a collarbone injurybut hopes that she can be ready for the next competition on the national calendar.

“I like it better than school”

the smallest is Bárbara Camila Urbina Pérez, 12 years old and a high school studentthe last to be passionate about motorcycles, because until a year ago she did not want to compete and today he is already in fourth position in the national classification in your category.

From seeing so many achievements of her sisters, she fell in love with this sport, in such a way that today she likes it more than going to school, although she knows that it is a family requirement to have good grades to get on the motorcycle.

“¿How do I explain to my mom that I care more about sports than school?? You have to learn to strike a balance between the two, because you can’t leave with the bikes because you’re not going to live on it, but you’re not going to leave them for school either, there must be a balance”.

injuries and fears

Of course, falls and injuries in competition have taught them to respect their sportto be cautious, it is more, they still get on the bike with certain fearsbut once up and in competition they only care about speed.

“I still don’t get over it, there are more and more fears, especially after an injury, after a fall. You just have to let go, because there comes a time when you gain confidence, you begin to feel one with the bike and the track. Fear is always there and that is, I hold onto the hand of fear and we go together, “explained Daniela Fernanda Urbina Pérez.

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