PV resident Valerie Thompson wants to break speed, gender barriers
Independent Newsmedia
Posted 2/20/20
Described as the “world’s fastest female motorcycle racer,” Valerie Thompson plans to break new speed records on four wheels with dual-engine Treit and Davenport Streamliner in Australia.
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PV resident Valerie Thompson wants to break speed, gender barriers
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Described as the “world’s fastest female motorcycle racer,” Valerie Thompson plans to break new speed records on four wheels with dual-engine Treit and Davenport Streamliner in Australia.
Ms. Thompson, of Paradise Valley, returns to Lake Gairdner Australia to attempt new speed records on four wheels for the first time piloting the Treit & Davenport Target 550 Streamliner at two premier land speed racing events, according to a press release.
Her goals include breaking multiple records, including the 415.867 mph class record for a four-wheel blown fuel streamliner powered by a piston engine at Australia’s Speed Week and World Speed Trials events piloting Target 550 Streamliner.
Hosted by Dry Lakes Racers Australia, the 30th Annual Speed Week competition is March 23-27. Following Speed Week, the team will also attempt new records at the Second Annual World Speed Trials March 28-30.
Speed Week records are determined by DLRA specifications while the World Speed Trials records are sanctioned by Federation Internationale de l’Automobile rules, the release said.
The 43-foot long Target 550 Streamliner features a unique wind tunnel-inspired design powered by two supercharged Dodge Hemi engines capable of generating 5000 horsepower on alcohol fuel.
“The team is delighted to be back in Australia for Speed Week and the World Speed Trials. These events provide two opportunities to set new records for our unique vehicle,” said Target 550 Project Coordinator Marlo Treit in a prepared statement.
“We have new crew members, two new engines and a great new driver. I’m looking forward to seeing strong results with all this new talent.”
Ms. Thompson set a motorcycle streamliner record of 328.467 mph (528.616 KPH) during the 2018 Speed Week competition, earning her membership in the DLRA 200 and 300 MPH Clubs, detailed the release, adding that she was even honored with the “Fast Lady on the Lake” award.
“This will be my first full-on assault on the 415 mph record driving the Target 550 Streamliner. I’ve had three successful tests with a 290+ mph. run on less than optimal salt conditions,” said Ms. Thompson in a prepared statement.
Ms. Thompson, according to the release, could add a new chapter to racing history by becoming the first woman over 400 mph. in a piston-powered engine vehicle.
