CAR enthusiasts had the chance to step into the fast lane and take a ride in a selection classic vehicles all in aid of charity at the Castle Combe Circuit.

The Fast Friday event was held around the Wiltshire circuit last month by charity Hope for Tomorrow, whose aim is to bring cancer treatment to patients and their community.

One of the charity’s patrons, David Brabham – an ex-Formula One driver and son of three-time champion Sir Jack – was on hand to offer people a ride around the track alongside more than 20 other drivers who brought their pre-1960 classic cars along.

Event organiser Emma Bowles, said: “It was our first event of this kind but we have good strong links with members of the racing community as Sir Stirling Moss, Martin Brundle, David Richards, Derek Bell and Ross Brawn are all patrons.

“It was very well attended, with great support and good feedback and it was certainly a successful event.”

Hope for Tomorrow was founded in 2003 and started using mobile chemotherapy units, which they have 11 of, in 2007 which go into communities and give patients treatment meaning they don’t have to travel as far.

“We take the units into the community so that patients don’t have to travel to major hospitals,” added Mrs Bowles.

“We work in partnership with the NHS but we don’t get any funding from them so fundraising for us is the only way we can keep the units on the road.

“Our aim is to have one in every county.”