Sport personality
Shelley Jory

Profession
British Powerboat P1 pilot

Date of Birth
1970

Personal best:
My Story by Lewis Hamilton

Background:
Lewis Hamilton is a British Formula One racing driver currently racing for Team McLaren Mercedes. Having finished runner-up in his first season and breaking numerous rookie records, Lewis is on track to become the 2008 World Champion.

Shelley Jory says:
"I read Lewis Hamilton’s autobiography leading up to my first race in Powerboat P1’s Evolution class. Being the first woman to compete in Evolution class, I felt a mixture of nerves and excitement.

Lewis’ story, and the fact that someone so young had achieved so much was nothing short of inspiring – it demonstrates that anyone at anytime is capable of achieving success, you just have to have the drive and desire to go out and prove you can do it."