A MOTORSPORT mad couple will experience the thrill ride of a lifetime after being named the lucky winners of a dream driving experience.

Joanne Boots, from Darlington, won a competition promising life in the fast lane as car dealership Jennings SEAT offered the chance to take to the track at Croft Circuit.

However Ms Boots, 40, decided to donate the prize to her Formula 1 fanatic partner, Andrew Mitchell.

The track day will see 40-year-old British Touring Car Championship fan, Mr Mitchell, realising his driving dreams at Croft after following the sport for 21 years.

Ms Boots said: “I couldn’t believe it when I found out I had won the driving experience voucher, I knew straight away that I would be giving it to Andrew.

“Needless to say, he is absolutely delighted and he feels like Christmas has come early.”

A presentation at Jennings SEAT’s Cargo Fleet Lane dealership, Middlesbrough, saw sales controller, Mike Scurr, handing over the voucher.

Mr Scurr said: “I’m sure Andrew will thoroughly enjoy every minute of the driving experience on the 2.1 mile circuit at Croft, especially as it has always been a lifelong dream of his.”