Thompson and North American Eagle Supersonic Speed Challenger Team to Conduct Engine Test at Sanderson Field May 5

YOU ARE INVITED
DATE:  Saturday, May 5, 2012
 
TIME:  NOON – 3:00 P.M.
LOCATION:  Sanderson Field Airport, Shelton Washington
ADDRESS:  21 W Sanderson Way, Shelton, WA 98584, Phone# 360-426-1151  (SW end of the main runway)
 
PHOTO/INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITY: Driver Valerie Thompson, North American Eagle (NAE) project manager Ed Shadle, and the NAE Team will be available for interviews and photos. Presentation of the North American Eagle™ vehicle will be conducted along with engine tests with Thompson in the cockpit.
 
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The North American Eagle™ (NAE) team, based in Spanaway, Washington, recently joined forces with 2-time motorcycle land-speed record holder and Tacoma native Valerie Thompson. Thompson is prepared to pilot the North American Eagle™ and pursue another prestigious record to become the “World’s Fastest Female” by eclipsing Kitty O’Neil’s 1976 record of 512 mph.
 
Thompson is a Team Owner/Professional Land Speed Motorcycle driver who has competed in the All Harley Drag Racing Association and National Hot Rod Association drag racing series.
 
The NAE is a 50,000 horsepower converted F-104 Lockheed Starfighter jet, once flown by the famous test pilots of the 50’s & 60’s. The team’s primary goal is to return the land speed record title to North America by exceeding the 763 mph. top speed set by a U.K. team in 1997.
 
NAE Background:
North American Eagle™ website: http://www.landspeed.com/
North American Eagle NEW Video: http://youtu.be/AgpV7zbvLxg
 
Valerie Thompson Background:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ValerieFanPage
Website:    www.ValerieThompsonRacing.com

North American Eagle Jet Car

Valerie Thompson