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Queen of Diamonds, Jessie Harris
The 300 mile an hour Queen of Diamonds Jet Dragster Driver is not only a mesmerizing beautiful young lady, but an undefeated World Champion!
At age nineteen, Jessie Harris rolled into the pit area at Norwalk Raceway Park for the May, 2003 extravaganza that was then known as Jet Warz. She would compete for the first time professionally against a trio of men that know jet drag racing as well as they know the back of their hands, and they all dominate at Norwalk.
But Jessie Harris, shattering the 300 mile an hour mark in her first run, made mincemeat of the older, seasoned veterans of racing; starting a career at Norwalk that has brought her back twice each year to a multitude of adoring fans.
And did we mention she is undefeated?
Jessie Harris, the youngest female jet car driver in history and already a World Champion returns to Norwalk in 2006 to keep the winning streak alive, driving her “Queen of Diamonds” Jet car.
Harris is also making a name for herself outside the world of drag racing. Earlier this year, Harris was selected to receive the prestigious Zonta Rose International 'Woman of the Year' Award, given to women who are pioneers in their profession in given communities. Zonta Rose International is a worldwide organization.
Al Hanna, jet car team owner, is pleased with his budding star. “Jessie is a natural with fans;” Hanna said recently. “She brings many traits to the world of drag racing – friendliness, intelligence, sincerity, a drive to succeed - traits that have remained at the forefront of her position as a very successful and high profile personality in the business/sport of professional exhibition jet dragster racing.”
Harris joined Norwalk for the 2006 Cleveland Auto-rama. Shortly thereafter, Norwalk published a special series highlighting Jessie Harris and her unique style and connection with fans. To find out more about Harris- read these special stories...
