Building for Speed: Kim Morrell on Performance, Racing & Morrell Sachs Motorsports | One Gang Ep 087

Send us Fan MailKim Morrell is a legendary motorcycle drag racer whose career has spanned decades of competition, innovation, and perseverance. Known for her lightning-fast reaction times and her fearless dedication to performance, Kim carved out her space in a world where very few women were ever invited to the line.From building high-performance machines to racing head-to-head against the best in the business, Kim proved time and again that skill and heart matter more than stereotypes. Her influence helped open the door for more women in motorsports and inspired a generation of racers to chase speed on their own terms.In this episode, Kim shares what it was like to earn respect in the early days of motorcycle drag racing, the technical challenges of building competitive bikes, and what continues to fuel her love for the sport. It's a ride through history, horsepower, and hard-earned respect told by one of the women who helped shape it.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to One Gang Worldwide Podcast00:27 Meet Kim Morell: A Pioneer in Motorcycle Drag Racing02:08 Kim's Early Life and First Steps into Racing04:07 From Street Bikes to Drag Racing06:17 Challenges and Triumphs in the Racing World09:19 Breaking Barriers: Kim's Journey to Becoming a Champion13:22 The Racing Community and Support System24:23 The Pro Mod Experience and World Championship37:46 Returning to Racing and Future Aspirations43:59 Discovering a Natural Talent for Biking44:22 Challenges in Finding Sponsors45:39 Supporting Local Businesses49:30 Empowering Women in Racing51:10 The Importance of Family Support54:07 Defining Success and Future Goals01:00:57 Speed Round: Fun and Quirky Questions01:12:18 Tour of the Bikes and Final ThoughtsConnect with Kim: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morrellsachs/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morrellsachs/X: https://twitter.com/MorrellSachs/Check Out Our Sponsors:LeatherUp - Use Code "CW20" at checkout for 20% off! : https://www.leatherup.com/Butt Buffer: https://buttbuffer.com/Keyboard Motorcycle Shipping: https://keyboardmotorcycleshipping.com/Connect with Cycles Worldwide:Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more episodes:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9f5Fx7tVs67xgemZUFphawFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551644038136Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/cyclesworldwidellc/LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-tokman-2a78a6284/TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@cycles.worldwide#KimMorrell #MorrellSachsMotorsports #MotorcycleRacing #MotorcyclePodcast #OneGangWorldwide #RaceEngines #MotorcyclePerformance #RaceTuning #MotorcycleBuilds #MotorsportsBusiness