Shelley Pearson to race at Santa Pod’s Autotrader Easter Thunderball

Shelley Pearson, the UK’s fastest female racer, has confirmed that she will be attending Santa Pod’s popular Autotrader Easter Thunderball between the 22nd and 25th of April. Not in an exhibition capacity this time however, but as a fully fledged racer!

Pearson, who rocked the sport last year with a record licensing run of just 4.98 seconds, at an incredible 278 mph, will be lining up against many of her childhood heroes in only her third full outing in her 8,000 horsepower ‘Top Fuel’ car.

‘Easter at Santa Pod has always been one of my favourite events!’ she explained. ‘But this year, it’s going be simply massive. I can’t wait to compete with so many of the sport’s legends and I’m hoping that I can maintain my form and put in some good times for the team and the fans. I am hugely grateful to Rune and Lindsey at RF motorsport for giving me the opportunity to pilot their Top Fuel dragster at my favourite strip.

Campaigning under the ‘West Ten Motorsport’ banner, Shelley and her partner Kevin, who will also drive the ex-Thomas Nataas Mustang Fuel Funny Car, will be joined by Shelley’s father as crew-chief for what all are hoping will be the ultimate family day at the races.

For more information on Santa Pod, or the Easter Thunderball, visit santapod.com.