Paralympian Lee Pearson embraces his need for speed
In the dressage arena, his powers of precision and control are legendary. But it seems that Lee Pearson is suffering from insufficient horsepower.
The para dressage star — who is riding again after breaking his back (news, 16 June) — is looking to get his motorsport racing licence.
Not content with the Range Rover Sport and 800cc quad bike with a top speed of 70mph on his yard, Lee has his eye on a Porsche.
“But my family and friends have banned me from buying a racing car,” he told H&H, “because we’re about to move into our new farm.”
Lee — who acquired his first car, an Austin Allegro, aged 12 — got his motorsport licence earlier this year.
“I’ve got to do four speed events, an exam and a medical before I can upgrade to a race licence,” he explained.
This news story was first published in the current issue of Horse & Hound (15 September, 2011)
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