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Bio
DOB: 28th February, 1983
Hometown: Gainsville, GA
Born in: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Class: NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster
Current Home: Willoughby, OH
How did you get involved with the sport? Our
parents have been involved in Drag Racing for over
30 years therefore we found our passion for racing
early in life.
Most notably known in the family as ‘Miss
Lead Foot’, Diana Harker is a talented and
dynamic young woman who has accomplished many goals
in her short career both on and off the track. This
28-year-old Australian made the transition to the
United States early in 2007 to join her twin
sister, Kate on the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing
circuit to pursue her goal of becoming a
professional driver.
Having enjoyed much of her youth at the race
track behind the wheel of her family’s 110cc
Briggs and Stratton powered Junior Dragster, Diana
made the natrual transitioned to the ANDRA
(Australian National Drag Racing Association) class
of Modified Eliminator in 2002. Over the next 3
years Kate and Diana campaigned their 500ci Big
Block Chevy powered dragster at both local and
national events throughout Australia wide with
several successful wins and top 10 finishes for
both twins.
Recognized as an Award Winning Photographer,
Diana achieved her dream of competing in the
world's toughest drag racing arena in 2007 at the
NHRA Auto Club of Southern California World Finals
with support from Roger Burgess, CEO of Pro CareRX
and R2B2 Motors. 2008 would see Harker behind the
wheel of 2003 Top Alcohol Dragster World Champion
Randy Meyer's Dunkin Donuts sponsored A/Fuel
Dragster and this talented rookie never looked
back, winning 2 events out of 3 final round
apperances, Harker showed her true abilities as a
fierce competitor.
Having enjoyed much success in the NHRA Top
Alcohol Dragster class, Harker is now focused on a
new challenge, getting behind the wheel in NHRA's
toughest class, the Top Alcohol Funny Car. Now
fully licensed and eager for competition, Diana has
her sights firmly set on making her debut in
TAFC.
Results
1996: Started competing in Junior
Dragster Competition. Was amongst the first
Generation of Australian Junior Dragster
Drivers
1996/1997: Finished 3rd in the Queensland
State Championship Series for Junior Dragster
1997/1998: Finished 4th in the Queensland
State Championship Series for Junior Dragster
1998: Australian Junior Dragster
Championships: Apart of the organizing and
fundraising committee for the event. As a
competitor at the event, won the Australia vs. New
Zealand Bracket.
1999: Retired from Junior Dragster
Competition
2000: Graduated from High School with
Certificate 1 & 2 in Photography
2001: Started studying a Diploma of
Photography at Southern Queensland Institute of
TAFE
2002: Gathered corporate support to help
fund the building and running costs for competing a
Modified Dragster. Building was competed in October
the same year and was successful in gaining ANDRA
(Australian National Drag Racing Association)
Competition License.
2002: Awarded a Silver and Bronze for
work entered into the Queensland State Photography
Awards.
2003: Incorporated ‘Diana Harker
Photography’ and contracted for four of
Brisbane’s top Wedding Photography
Studios.
2003: Awarded Silver medal for
photography work entered in the Australian
Photography Awards held in Sydney.
2005: Opened ‘DHP Studios’ in
Brisbane, Australia.
2006: Closed 'DHP Studios' to embark on a
career change as a professional driver in the
NHRA.
April 2007: Attended Frank Hawley's Drag
Raciing School Top Alcohol Dragster Class in
Gainesville Florida.
May 2007: Completed Top Alcohol Dragster
License behind the wheel of the Tom Conway/Kate
Harker Skull Shine A/Fuel Dragster in Rusk Texas
with a 5.52et at 254mph pass.
May 2007: Signed with R2B2 Motors and
Roger Burgess ProCare RX to drive the teams '69
Camaro in the NHRA Pro Mod Exhibition Class.
Long Term: To compete and win in NHRA Top
Fuel Dragster and Nitro Funny Car.
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