George gets taste of life in fast lane
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George Short stepped into the fast lane at Goodwood Motor Circuit last Saturday in aid of the Camelia Botnar Childrens Centre.
George, 62, a retired financial advisor, donned a set of leathers and rode in a Formula One sidecar outfit to help raise funds. Driven by Worthing-based racer Des Lindsey, George replaced regular passenger Mark Fairhurst for two laps of the famous circuit.
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Hide AdHe said “I didn’t realise how much effort it would take. I train three times a week at a local gym to keep mobile and this was like all three sessions rolled into one.”
George is membership secretary of Climping-based Sussex British Motorcycle Owners Club.