Jamie Rentz - Making a Statement:
A Racer 450 Feature Article...

Jamie Rentz isn’t an up and coming rider; she’s not working her way to the top. At the age of eighteen, she’s already there. Jamie was last year’s Women B/C Champion, in fact, she set the record for being the youngest Women’s Champ. She’s currently third in the points battle for Women’s A Class. Why it’s not called the Women’s Pro Class we’re not sure. Racer 450 spent a few minutes catching up with Jamie at Budd’s Creek a few weeks ago and now Jamie sets another record: The first female interview with Racer 450.

R450 - Were did you start racing Jamie? Did you jump right in to the Nationals or did you start small?
I started in the GPG Outdoor Series in Georgia.

R450- Where was your first National and what were you on?
It was Echeconnee and I was riding a Blaster. I got out there and loved it. It’s the closest National to home, especially from school.

R450 - Where are you enrolled at?
Georgia Southern, it’s about two hours away.

R450 – What are you taking in school and has that effected racing any?
I’m a freshman this year and I’m majoring in Athletic Training. I was a little nervous at first about doing both. I went straight into college, but I’m making it happen. I’m focused.

R450 – You flew through the female ranks, have you ever raced in a men’s class at the national level?
I did one time on the Blaster. I finished in the top eight but it was tough. I just finished my normal class and the men’s class was right after my moto. I had to hurry and go right back to the gate.

R450 – It seems like racing came natural, do you get a lot or recognition from other females?
Not really.