Dave  -   Driver

Dave has been drag racing for 30 years and racing Top Methanol Dragsters for 27 of them.  He will continue to do so this year behind the wheel of the Silverline Racing dragster. Along with Crew Chief David he makes decisions on tune up, drives the team transporter and performs any necessary engineering and fabrication work at his Dave Wilson Racing workshop.

Home Town:  Farnborough, Hampshire

David  -  Crew Chief

Has been working on dragsters since he was a kid and as Crew Chief is the first point of contact for the rest of the crew on all matters technical, as well as acting as joint tuner with his dad.  At the track he takes total charge of all clutch and gearbox maintenance.  When not racing David works for a national water company.

Home Town: Fleet, Hampshire

Linda  -  Team “Mum”

Linda is by far the most important member of the team as she keeps us fed and watered with the help of Suzie and Katherine.  During race days she is also responsible for filling out the run data and backing Dave up after one of his customary long burn outs.  Away from the track Linda works at the local doctors surgery.

Home Town:  Farnborough, Hampshire

Ricki  -  Crewman

Ricki has been with the team for nine years and has the knowledge and ability to maintain all parts of the engine, although his main responsibility is the bottom end, which involves the removal and inspection of the bearings etc. every run.  He also checks and sets tyre pressures before a run.  When not racing he works for a Saab dealership.

Home Town:  Bourne End, Bucks

Harry  -  Crewman

Harry can turn his hand to most jobs on the car so helps wherever necessary at any given time.  He is responsible for cleaning and inspection of parts taken off the car.  He straps Dave into the car prior to a run and operates the starter.  Harry is also a veteran of Project Thrust SSC.

Home Town:  Saltash, Cornwall

Katherine -  support crew

Helps pack the parachutes between runs and helps with some maintenance between races.  Her other responsibility is to look after and operate the BBQ and assisting in keeping the crew in tea and refreshments during the day.

Home Town:  Bourne End, Bucks

Suzie -  support crew

The other half of the parachute packing team, also takes responsibility for the car being clean and tidy each time it runs, whilst helping Linda and Katherine with team refreshments. Suzie was also part of the team on Project Thrust SSC.

Home Town:  Saltash, Cornwall