Gloria Fontenot-O'Brien: Press

STUNTWOMAN GLORIA FONTENOT TO RACE THE SCORE BAJA 1000!
Posted on November 13, 2007, 1:39 am
By Press Release


Stuntwoman Gloria Fontenot has agreed to join Glacier Bear Racing to race the upcoming 40th TECATE SCORE Baja 1000 from Ensenada to Cabo San Lucas. Gloria will join Barbara Terry and Vanina Ickxa to round out a three woman race team. They will contest the race in a Ford F250 sponsored by Shell Oil, Goodyear Tires and Ebay Online in the truck built by Jerry Moskel. The 1296.39 mile race takes place November 10-16th, includes all types of vehicles from motorcycles to four wheelers and is known for it's grueling terrain, unpredictable course and intense competition.








"I'm excited to be given such a great opportunity and look forward to finally experiencing this incredible event from the inside. The team is well prepared and organized so we're going to go out there and see what we can do. Anything can happen in racing, especially in a race like this, but we plan to do our best and have a whole lot of fun." said Gloria, when asked about her recent agreement to race with the team. "Every year, more women take on this event. It's exciting to know that sponsors are willing to support a female team. I can't wait to sink my teeth in and see what we can all accomplish together!"

Gloria has been a stuntwoman for 15 years and performs in film, television and video as a motorcyclist, stunt driver, martial artist, acrobat and SCUBA Divemaster. She gets set on fire and jumps off buildings, but her passion is all about wheels and motors. You've seen her in Spiderman II and III, Evan Almighty, Constantine, Poseidon, The Italian Job, Blade III, Hollywood Homicide, Cradle to the Grade, Charlie's Angels Full Throttle, The Cat in the Hat, Criminal Minds, Weeds, Medium, Nip/Tuck, Planet of the Apes, Deuce Bigalo Male Gigalo, The Animal, The Hot Chick and so many more.

You can also see her in the 2006-2007 Suzuki Car commercials both on motorcycles and in cars. A motorcycle enthusiast she is involved in the women's motorcycle industry, sponsored by Hein Gericke, and is a regular at women's events and track days. She sang the national anthem at the US Open of Supercross at the MGM Grand and the Supercross Finals at Sam Boyd Stadium this year, as well as the last three years.

For more information go to www.gloriafontenot.com, www.myspace.com/glorifontenot/