My favorite aspect of the BTR program is that Royal Enfield actively supports the female riding community by demystifying wrenching and racing.
A New York motorcycle enthusiast was today selected as one of seven participants for Royal Enfield’s BUILD TRAIN RACE (BTR) road racing program, tasked with converting Continental GTs into road racing motorcycles for a series of exhibition races to be held in 2021.
Scarlett Großelanghorst, of Crown Heights in Brooklyn, joins a trio of Californians – CJ Lukacs, Becky Goebel and Alyssa Bridges – along with Michaela Turnbull of Wyoming, Kayla Theisler of Wisconsin, and Trisha Dahl of Minnesota as finalists selected by a panel of judges.
“I am enthusiastic about every part of Build Train Race. My favorite aspect of the BTR program is that Royal Enfield actively supports the female riding community by demystifying wrenching and racing,” Großelanghorst said following the announcement. “I’ll get my bike on the 25th … I can barely believe that they’ll give me a brand spanking new bike. I’m still concerned I might wake up and this is a dream.”
NYC Motorcyclist will be doing a full feature on her in the coming weeks.
Royal Enfield launched the BTR program in 2019, challenging four women to build flat track motorcycles and compete in select exhibitions during American Flat Track events. After a strong response to the program, the second phase of BTR will showcase the road racing capabilities of the Continental GT 650 and the abilities of seven female motorcyclists to build, train and race the motorcycles they create. Melissa Paris – veteran road racer, and BTR flat track participant – will serve as a mentor to the selected participants, providing valuable insights throughout the duration of the program.
“The BTR flat track program received an enormous outpouring of support and interest in the last year,” said Breeann Poland, Marketing Lead - Americas and Continental GT 650 global brand manager. “A panel of judges including myself, Melissa Paris and Anne Roberts have handpicked a group of fantastic female motorcycle enthusiasts from across the US through a video submission process and will be providing each of them with a Continental GT 650 motorcycle, so that they may begin the customization process.”
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 — Rahoul Ghose
The BTR road racing program will kick off in the coming weeks, as the participants receive their motorcycles. Paris will provide guidance during the build process and will mentor the ladies during the training and racing portions of the program. Upon completion of their builds, the women will partake in a series of training sessions lead by Paris. The culmination of the program will take place when the seven women participate in yet-to-be-announced race exhibitions.
To learn more about the program and to follow along throughout the year, visit BTR.
About Royal Enfield
The oldest motorcycle company in continuous production in the world, Royal Enfield made its first motorcycle in 1901. A division of Eicher Motors Limited, Royal Enfield has created the mid-size motorcycle segment in India with its unique and distinctive modern classic motorcycles. With its manufacturing base in Chennai, India, Royal Enfield has been able to grow its production rapidly against a surge in demand for its motorcycles. Royal Enfield is a leading player in the global middleweight motorcycle market.
Royal Enfield North America (RENA) is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is developing a growing network of more than 125 dealers in North America, including the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. RENA currently offers the Himalayan and the all-new 650 Twins: INT 650 and Continental GT 650 motorcycles along with a range of genuine motorcycle accessories and apparel.
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We couldn't be happier to have @scarlett_g_m as part of this program - from her video submission to our google meetings, she has proven that she is dedicated, willing and able to partake in this exciting program!
Scarlett Großelanghorst is a queeeeeeeen
Congratulations 👍👍👍 WOOOOHOOOOO 🤟🤟🤟
So stoked, so grateful, so over the moon excited!! Thank you for sharing this, @nyc_motorcyclist. ☺️
The best!!!!
That’s wonderful!! Congratulations Scarlett 🎉
Congrats Scarlett. Massive good luck ☺️
Excellent! Congrats to them!!!!