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INTERVIEW I MOTOAMERICA ROAD RACERS: AVERY AND ELLA DREHER
RACING,
RELATIONSHIPS AND
RIVALRIES
Both Avery and Ella credit their
success to rigorous prepara-
tion and the guidance of their
mentor, former AMA Superbike
standout Dale Quarterley. Yet,
their perspectives on competi-
tion reveal an intriguing dynam-
ic that developed between Ella
and fellow female road racing
star Kayla Yaakov. Despite their
shared passion for the sport,
the two haven't connected
much. "Kayla hasn't really talked
to me," Ella says. "I get the feel
-
ing she sees me as competition,
which I understand. It just adds
more fire to my drive."
While traveling to Roebling Road
Raceway, their father, Aaron
Dreher, suffered a fatal heart at
-
tack while driving. Avery's quick
thinking to take the wheel and
get the truck stopped prevented
further tragedy, but the emo-
tional impact was profound. "I
knew he would want me to keep
going," Avery says. "He always
believed in us and our dreams."
"Our dad was our biggest
supporter," Ella says, her voice
wavering with emotion. "Losing
him was the hardest thing we've
ever faced." Avery echoed her
sentiment, adding, "He was our
rock, and knowing we had to
continue without him felt impos
-
sible at times."
get to do that together with her
and especially to get on the
podium together. And it's awe-
some to know that we're the
first brother and sister to share
a podium, not once but twice."
2024: A SEASON OF
MILESTONES AND
HEARTACHE
The 2024 MotoAmerica season
will be remembered for the
Drehers' historic achievements.
Their Brainerd accomplish-
ment will go down in the history
books and will likely never be
duplicated.
However, their triumphs on
the track were contrasted by
a devastating personal loss.
Avery admits the jump to the
Aprilia RS 660 was a big one when
he arrived for round one at Daytona.
