Brains, Beauty and a Brilliant Biker Natalie Jackson Rides at Thundersprint 2007 Natalie Jackson, one of America’s top female bike racers, is heading for this year’s Thundersprint which will be held in Northwich town centre (near Manchester Airport in Britain) on Sunday 13 May. After winning the American Southern Supermotard Championship in the lightweight class, Natalie took a year off from racing to become a Mum and is now looking forward to re-launching her career at the Thundersprint. Natalie said: “I have heard so much about the Thundersprint and it sounded a fascinating event. I love every form of racing and in everyone’s life, whether it is a career in motorcycles, race cars or interior decorating, there comes a moment in time when you stop for a moment and say, “This is it, this is why I do what I do”. And the Thundersprint was the one event that I knew I had to do.” As well as being brilliant on a bike, Natalie is also a highly respected journalist and TV presenter and will be filming in Northwich for one of her American programmes. Thundersprint organiser Frank Melling said: “We’re delighted to have Natalie join us along with her husband Matthew and baby son Colton. The Thundersprint is a family event and it will be great to have Natalie’s whole family with us as a team. “I knew Natalie by reputation before contacting her and we have had extensive conversations for over a year now. What comes across so very clearly is her tremendous enthusiasm for bikes combined with a delightful attitude: truly, brains, beauty and biking prowess. “Natalie will make a big impact at this year’s Thundersprint and we are delighted to have her join us.” More information is available at Thundersprint.com .