Vehicle: 2005 Ford Falcon XR6T 4FA
Engine: Standard Falcon motor
Transmission: Tiptronic
Colour: Silver
Name: Dawn Valentine
From: Bluff
When and why did you buy it? About 2years ago. I needed a new car, but also wanted something fast for racing
Have you altered it in any way? No
What’s it like to drive? Nice
Where’s your favourite stretch of road? The race track at Teretonga Park, or Alexandra Airport during Blossom Festival Thunder Sunday
Top speed? 101mph on the track
Best driving experience? Getting my fastest time ever last season
Worst driving experience? Years ago, when I was 18, realising I was going the wrong way along a one-way street in my red Mini Clubman
What other vehicles of note have you owned? Red Mini Clubman, nana cars, Commodore
Best music to drive to? Metal or rock
Describe your driving style: Off the track, cruisy; on the track, flat out. I won the Most Consistent Driver of the Season Trophy 2016-2017
If you could go for a drive in any vehicle it would be a… I am looking for a new racing car. I would like a Ford Capri with a big motor… one I could work on, do up myself and fix
What was the first car you ever bought? Mini Clubman
Do you belong to any clubs? Southern Dragways
Event: Southern Dragways mid-winter meet, Sunday, August 6, Teretonga Park. Entry, 10am-noon, racing starts 1.30pm. Have-A-Go class for new racers. Entry, spectators $15 or family pass $45. More information on Facebook.
