Please join us in welcoming Tamiko Kelly-Collier to Team Car Chix — Ms. June in the 2018 Car Chix Calendar. Tamiko Kelly-Collier placed in the top 12 of the 2017 Women of Motorsports Contest (Read: Record Breaking Women of Motorsports Contest Takes Over the Internet), earning her spot as Ms. June in the OWC Pro IT Services sponsored month of the 2018 Car Chix Calendar.
TAMIKO KELLY-COLLIER BIO
NICKNAME: Miko
PROFESSION: US Postal Service
YOUR VEHICLES (In Photo): 2009 Suzuki Hayabusa
MOTOR/SPECS: 1300 cc
HOMETOWN: Evanston, IL
ACCOMPLISHMENTS/ACHIEVEMENTS: Not giving up on this thing called Life.
FAVORITE QUOTE/SAYING: Stay focused on your goals, your peace, and your happiness. Don’t waste your time on anything that does not contribute to your growth.
HOW DID YOU GET INVOLVED WITH AUTOMOBILES/MOTORSPORTS: My husband encouraged e to get my motorcycle endorsement, so I went for it. It was on my bucket list. I do not regret.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN INVOLVED WITH AUTOMOBILES/MOTORSPORTS: Seven (7) years
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT AUTOMOBILES/MOTORSPORTS: It’s the best feeling in the world, being on twos is extremely therapeutic.
WHAT IS YOUR WORST CAR/RACING/MOTORSPORTS RELATED MEMORY: Anytime I hear of a fellow rider going down, is the worst feeling, I always think of the family that is left behind.
DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES OR PASSIONS: Weightlifting, Roller Skating
WHAT ARE YOUR TOP SONGS FOR WHEN YOU ARE DOING CARS THINGS/RACING: Anything Old School
IF YOU GOT A MILLION DOLLARS TOMORROW, WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH IT? Pay off debt, save and buy more toys.
WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE BLOGS<WEBSITES OR SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES THAT YOU FOLLOW? Busa only page, Busa only plus one, Custom Bikes all Models, I love Motorcycles, Women Riders Motorcycle Group USA.
ADVICE TO OTHER WOMEN IN MOTORSPORTS OR WOMEN INTERESTED IN GETTING INVOLVED IN MOTORSPORTS: If it’s a desire that’s in your heart, go for it!
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PHOTO CREDITS FOR SUBMITTED PHOTOS: Ashley Waddle
