RESIDENTS are being encouraged to grab a Thruxton race experience ticket for the chance to ride with racing driver Tiff Needell.

Those who grab the remaining race experience tickets at Thruxton track day will have a bonus chance of joining F1, Le Mans and Fifth Gear Driver Tiff behind the wheel, for a once in a lifetime opportunity.

The professional racing driver turned TV star is lending his support to the Wessex Cancer Trust's upcoming track day on Friday, May 12.

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Ticket holders will get to bid for the chance to jump in the new BMW M2 with Tiff, as he takes them for a breath-taking spin around the famous Hampshire circuit.

There is still time for racing fans to take their place at this ultimate Grand Prix Experience, which includes getting to drive a Porsche Cayman and a single-seater Formula Renault, plus enjoy a high-speed thrill ride as a passenger with our resident Stig, all for just £200 per person - helping to raise much-needed funds.

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Jo Merrett, Wessex Cancer Trust’s head of philanthropy and Partnerships, said: “We are thrilled Tiff is joining us. Anyone with a passion for motorsport would be delighted to be thrown around the track - possibly sideways - by him. But there are only a few tickets left, so be quick if you don't want to miss your chance!

"Not only will our lucky guests be having the best day behind the wheel of some fabulous cars, but they are generously enabling Wessex Cancer Trust to keep providing local free therapies, counselling and services to people in Hampshire, Dorset and on the Isle of Wight."

For tickets and more details visit wessexcancer.org.uk/ event/thruxton-track-day-2023.