My junior dragster goes 0-60mph in 2.5 seconds, faster than most super cars like, Lamborghini, Ferrari and McLaren. The junior class is for children aged between 8 - 18 years old.

To be able to drive a long, skinny, pointed car, which accelerates faster than a Lamborghini is amazing. My top speed is 86mph (restricted due to my age).However, there are bigger classes that you can get into from the age of 18. A top fuel dragster can go over 300mph and they go 0-100mph in less than a second! Drag Racing is a breathtaking sport and I am thrilled to be a part of it.

For the second year running I have been sponsored by Alamo Rent-A-Car and feel especially lucky to be part of an American race team called R2B2 Racing.

I have a famous drag racing teammate, Melanie Troxel, who was the first woman to go over 330mph.

I race at Santa Pod Raceway for more info go to www.santapod.com or you can follow me at www.paigewheeler.co.uk

Words by Paige Wheeler