At 32, Avalon Lewis is proving that determination knows no limits. The New Zealand-born racer, now based in Brisbane, juggles parenthood, a marketing career, and an international racing program in the new WorldWCR championship. Press: WorldWCR.Lewis relocated with her husband and baby boy in mid-2024, when her husband took on a role with Link Engine Management in Australia. “It was a huge move with a six-month-old in tow, but it’s opened new doors,” she explains. “Life is absolute chaos with a toddler, training, and racing, but you learn to be flexible. Sometimes I squeeze in a 20-minute workout while my son runs around at the park. It’s a juggling act, but it works.”Her racing journey has been anything but conventional. At just 19 she left university after a year to pursue her dream in Europe, stepping straight from a 125GP machine onto a 600 and landing in Italy’s fiercely competitive domestic championship. Stints in the European Junior Cup and the inaugural Supersport 300 World Championship followed, before she returned home to finish a business degree in marketing while continuing to compete in the New Zealand Championship. Racing remained a constant alongside her professional life, with both Avalon and her husband keeping the sport alive each summer season.

The launch of WorldWCR provided Lewis with a fresh opportunity – and a clear pathway that she feels was missing earlier in her career. “It’s such a unique sport and money is always the biggest hurdle,” she says. “WorldWCR is powerful because it removes so many of the unknowns. You can turn up, get on the bike, and race competitively. That’s huge for riders coming from outside Europe like me.”Lewis is determined to make the most of this chance. “I’m here to fight for a world title. No one asks Alvaro Bautista what’s next after winning WorldSBK – he goes for another one. That’s sport. Having a women’s world championship gives us that same opportunity. It’s about building the platform now so future generations can earn a living from it.”She acknowledges that Australia and New Zealand have incredible talent, but many riders start too late or lack international exposure. “The Oceania Junior Cup and Asia Talent Cup are changing that, but back in my day if you didn’t make Red Bull Rookies, there was nothing. Things are finally moving in the right direction.”A key supporter of her journey is Carl Cox Motorsport. “Carl’s been amazing. He loves the grassroots side of racing and helps people get on the grid when they otherwise couldn’t. His support has made this possible for me.”Despite the sacrifices and the constant balancing act, Avalon has no plans to step away. “I love the challenge. Racing combines so many elements – physical fitness, mental strength, and the technical side of working with your team and bike setup. It’s hard, but that’s what makes it so addictive.”Avalon Lewis embodies the spirit of perseverance – balancing family, career, and racing at the highest level, all while chasing the chance to be crowned Women’s World Champion.

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