Petite Nicole van Aswegen is perfectly at home mixing it up with the men. On the race track, no less. She and Janine Mitchell are the only two women who regularly compete in South Africa’s National Super Sport motorcycle racing class. As the 2010 – and first ever – winner of our all ladies’ 600cc class, Nicole was featured in last month’s issue of MCSA (MotorcyclingSA Magazine). Above is a scan of the article.
It was my pleasure to do Nicole’s promotional shoot, producing the two studio pics in the spread. Here are two more, for a little fun and glamour:
Nicole van Aswegen (by Naomi Estment, OV&P Studio)
Nicole van Aswegen (pic by Naomi Estment, OV&P Studio)
Nicole has achieved a lot, since starting out in 2006 on a 50cc bike. Gym and kick boxing keep her in peak condition, while she also works in the motorcycle industry, as a successful rep for MotoSport Distribution. Completely committed to racing, her heart is set on the international arena. In the meantime, she’s focused on defending her SA Ladies Champ title here at home. Way to go, Nicole!
For info about our studio, or to view portfolio images, please visit www.ovpstudio.com.
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Well done
Thanks, Cindy…one for the ladies
Brilliant pix, Naomi. So that’s what gym and kick boxing do for one. Makes one want to run out and book a course.
Thx, Kate…too right about the kick boxing
What great work, Naomi. It’s a treat to see what you have been focusing on. You are so talented.
Awesome work Naomi … you are very talented!
xxx
Thanks so much, Christine
What a honey you are, xo
Ah, thanks Amy – you’re so kind. Nicole was a natural
Great photos! I love the freedom women have these days, at least comparatively to when I was growing up.
Thank you for appreciating
great to see a woman having fun exactly where she wants to find it.
those photos are just wonderful
Agreed! Thx for the compliment
Wow, talk about having it all! She’s lovely and talented and you’ve shown it through your photos. Great job.
Thanks, Tammy
With an ex-pro racer husband, I can vouch for the risks Nicole takes on. She’s one tough cookie!
Congratulations and well done!
Thanks so much, Tok!
Just a casual question, Naomi.. So, the arena is always sold out right?! No wonder, I could never get in..
Great profile shots, beauty with er.. body.. !
Right on the money, Rachana
I don’t want to be sexist but motorsport in South Africa needs a real shot in the arm to attract fans and sponsors. If it has competitors who look like that then they should have no problems marketing the sport!
Excellent point, Marc
Thank you for commenting and leaving a link to your fascinating site. I’ll be visiting more!
Wow! Great pics. And what an athelete. Inspiring.
Inspiring indeed
Thank you!