A Darlington 12-year-old is set to compete in the national finals of the British Junior Drag Racing Championship on Friday with ambitions of the title.

Candra Redshaw will be racing at Santa Pod Raceway, hoping to beat some of Europe's fastest young drivers.

Candra races in an ODYSSEY® battery branded Junior Dragster, which can reach speeds of up to 85mph and goes from 0-60mph in just over three seconds.

The car was passed down to her by her eldest brother, Harry, a former British and French Champion. Her other brother, Damion, is also a competitive drag racer.

"I’ve been watching my brothers race for years and gradually I’ve noticed more girls starting to take part," Candra said.

"I’m excited to have the chance to show what I can do in the British Junior Drag Racing Championship.

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"Winning the title would be like a dream come true."

"Drag racing is a way of life for our family and I love the atmosphere at race events when we always seem to be surrounded by friends, cousins, aunties, and uncles.

"This is my first season competing and I’m looking forward to bringing some girl power to the team.

"I can’t wait to get out there and give it my best."

EnerSys, a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications and the manufacturer of ODYSSEY® batteries, is sponsoring Candra.

Dave McMullen, Senior Director of Global Marketing, Transportation & Specialty at EnerSys, said: "We are thrilled to be partnering with the Redshaw family and supporting motorsport at a grassroots level.

"This looks set to be an exciting season as Candra brings a whole new dynamic to the team.

"We wish them every success."

The Redshaw siblings' love for drag racing comes from their dad, Chris, who has been passionate about motorsport for as long as he can remember.

He helps the trio with the mechanical side of things, while their mum, Tracy, oversees operations.

Candra’s twin sister, Lilly, tows her sibling racers in her half-scale Land Rover® vehicle.