The female drag racer aiming to make history at Top Fuel

"There's no advantage to being male or female, it's all down to mental strength - the competition can be won or lost in your head," Bettes said.

"The skill is being able to make the right decisions, to keep your composure and your nerve even when you start to lose your vision.

"It tends to get a little blurry when you're moving at up to 5 Gs.

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