IWA is coming to Barker's Island, and I'm excited. I don't know much about the sport other than the pictures. So I called one of the best in the biz, the first woman to be world Champion. Krista Maki-Zurn.

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A little about the Racer:

Krista "The Fox" Maki-Zurn #176

Home Town: Downing, WI/Ely, MN

Special Notes: 2010 World Champion in Stock 800 Drags. 2010- became the 1st female in IWA history to become a world champion. Finished 2nd in season points. Voted Team of the Year. 2009- Finished 5th in season points and nominated for Rookie of the Year. Miss July 2011 Ladies ride calendar (containing some of the top female sled heads of the USA and Canada). Featured in the Film Sled Betties "Rise" as the only watercross racer. Featured in the March 2011 Wheels Of Thunder. Special thanks to my husband Shawn Zurn, the Leisch family and all the amazing people who help me behind the scenes.

Here's our conversation.....

Here's A Video About The Sport

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