A blind man set a world record today by reaching a speed of 144mph in a £58,000 car.
Mike Newman was alone behind the wheel of a super-charged 155mph Jaguar XRJ 4.2 car during the record bid at an old aerodrome at Elvington, York.
The 41-year-old, who has been blind for most of his life, now holds the land speed record for the blind after exceeding the previous record of 141mph.
Mr Newman, a bank manager from Sale, Cheshire carried out the bid in aid of Guide Dogs For The Blind.
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