Deaf American Inspires Iranian Teenager as Racers Bond On and Off the Track
 In motocross, one of the fastest growing extreme sports, riders tear through rugged terrain. The sound of the roaring engine can let riders know when to shift gears, or if competitors are gaining ground.
But that’s not the case for 19-year-old Ashley Fiolek, who’s deaf.
“Motorcycle riding is a hearing sport, really,” Fiolek told CBS News correspondent Seth Doane. “Being deaf you have to rely on the vibration.”
At just 110 pounds, Fiolek throws around her 220-pound motorcycle. She’s turned a childhood passion into a full-time profession … Details
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