Wrench Nation - Car Talk Radio Show

Fastest Woman on Two Wheels What drives an individual to chase incredible speeds to attain a world record or two…or eight?! The fastest woman on two wheels who has an unwavering passion for setting some serious land speed records, the talented Valerie Thompson https://bit.ly/ValerieThompsonRacing does and she will join us in studio this week. Valerie is the “World’s Fastest Female Motorcycle Racer” and an eight-time land speed record holder with membership in the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame, seven 200 MPH Clubs and one 300 MPH Club. In 2018, she piloted the famed BUB 7 Streamliner to a record speed of 328.467 mph and is the only female rider featured on the “Top 10 Fastest Motorcycles in the World” list. She was recently included on the Dealernews “Top 100 Leaders in Powersports” list. Preparations for World Land Speed Record In addition to pursuing the fastest motorcycle title of 376.363 mph, Valerie has assumed driving duties of the Treit and DavenportTarget 550 Streamliner in 2019 for her first land s