Avalon Lewis Confirmed for 2026 Women’s World Motorcycle Championship with Support from Carl Cox Motorsport
Carl Cox Motorsport has confirmed New Zealand–born, Brisbane-based racer Avalon Lewis will return to the FIM Women’s World Motorcycle Championship (WorldWCR) for the 2026 season. Lewis enters the year with clear ambitions: fight for podiums, chase her first world-level race win. She will also continue representing Australia and New Zealand on the global stage.
Avalon’s love for motorcycles began early, growing up in a family immersed in motorsport.
“My dad worked in the automotive industry and was an old speedway racer, so motorsport was just part of our weekends,” Lewis said. “My brother and I raced motocross as kids, but I was terrible at leaving the ground – I’ve always hated jumps. When I turned 13, I tried road racing because that was the youngest age you could start in New Zealand, and I loved it straight away.”
Road racing clicked instantly.
“It just suited me. I loved the speed, the people, the feeling of winning. That passion has been there since I was 13, and it’s what still drives me today.”
Lewis’ relationship with Carl Cox dates back many years to the New Zealand racing scene.
“Carl was always around the track and he’s just the nicest guy you could ever meet,” she said. “He literally beams when you talk about motorsport and loud, fast things, which is probably similar to me.”
Supported over the years by Carl Cox Motorsport, Lewis considers the partnership deeply significant.
“I feel like a super-uncool mum who races motorbikes and somehow I’ve got this legendary DJ backing me. The biggest thing is that Carl and the whole team genuinely believe in me. They’ve seen what I can do, and that belief helps me find the confidence you need to race at this level.”
Quote from Carl Cox
“I first met Avalon many years ago at the track in New Zealand, and even then I could see how much she cared about her racing. My love for motorsport has always been about backing good people, not just fast ones, and that’s what Carl Cox Motorsport is built on. Avalon is both. It’s an honour for us to support her in 2026.”
– Carl Cox
Living in Brisbane while competing in a European-based world championship continues to be one of Lewis’ toughest challenges.
“Travel is a massive challenge. The calendar is more condensed this year, but it’s still a huge amount of flying between Australia and Europe,” she said. “But I’m proud of our little Australian–New Zealand squad. We’ve made big sacrifices to make this possible, and that makes competing on the world stage even more special.”
As part of the first generation racing in the Women’s World Championship, Lewis is excited about the sport’s increased inclusiveness.
“When I was young, there wasn’t even a women’s class to dream about. Seeing how inclusive the sport has become is incredible. The men in motorsport have also been so welcoming, the paddock is full of people who just love racing, regardless of gender.”
Her advice to young riders:
“Just go for it. If you’re passionate about motorbikes, don’t worry about what anyone else thinks. Give it a crack. That’s all I ever did.”
Lewis enters 2026 with renewed confidence and a clear target.
“I really want to get on the podium this year, and I’d love to win a race,” she said. “Learning new circuits is always a challenge, but I’m giving it everything this season. The pace is there, and I know I can fight at the front.”
About Carl Cox
Carl Cox is a world-renowned DJ, producer, and lifelong motorsport obsessive. His passion for racing runs as deep as his influence on global dance music.
Best known as one of the most influential figures in house and techno, Carl has spent decades headlining the world’s biggest stages. These include Ibiza residencies to global festivals. Away from the decks, he is just as consumed by speed, engineering and competition. Motorsport isn’t a side hobby for Carl, it’s part of who he is.
A self-confessed bike nut, Carl owns around 85 motorcycles spread across the UK, Australia and New Zealand. His love of two wheels started young, faded during the rise of his DJ career, then came roaring back in his 40s. Since then, he’s immersed himself fully in the racing world as someone who genuinely understands the machines, the risks and the people who race them.
Carl is a regular at iconic events like the Isle of Man TT, North West 200 and Phillip Island. He’s as comfortable talking gearing, lines and setup as he is music. He has long-standing friendships with legends like Valentino Rossi. Moreover, he supports TT greats such as Michael Dunlop and is one of the sport’s most passionate advocates for sidecar racing, a discipline he loves for its danger, teamwork and raw spectacle.
Whether it’s behind the decks, in the paddock, on pit lane or down the quarter mile, Carl Cox brings the same energy, curiosity and commitment. DJ, racer, supporter, collector, fan, he doesn’t separate the worlds of music and motorsport. He lives both, flat out.
About Carl Cox Motorsport
Carl Cox Motorsport is a global, multi-discipline racing organisation. It is founded and led by Carl Cox, built to support riders and teams across two, three and four wheels.
The programme spans motorcycle road racing, sidecars, circuit racing, drag racing and emerging categories. Carl remains an active competitor himself, particularly in drag racing. He ensures a direct connection to the culture, risks and realities of the sport.
A cornerstone of the programme is the Carl Cox Motorsport Cup in New Zealand. It is an affordable, one-make series designed to lower the barrier to entry and provide a genuine pathway into higher levels of competition. The Cup has been running for over a decade and has helped develop riders such as Avalon Lewis, who has progressed from the series onto the international stage.
In 2025, Carl Cox Motorsport continues to expand its global footprint. It combines grassroots development with support for elite-level competition, while embracing innovation and new forms of racing. At every level, the mission remains the same: back the people, respect the sport, and stay true to the culture that makes motorsport special.