26 March,2009 12:21 PM IST | | Agencies
A 106-year-old woman has become the oldest person to complete a lap at Brands Hatch motor circuit.
Dulcibella King-Hall broke the record when she was driven in a new BMW M3 at a top speed of 108mph.
As an early present for her 107th birthday this Saturday, carers at her nursing home arranged for Dulci to complete three laps of the course as a passenger.
But after the three laps were up, she still wanted one more and said, "It could have been faster."
Her love of fast cars comes from her job as a test driver for the British army in the Second World War, and also from the thrill speed gives her.
She said, "I like the feeling of the vehicle going vroom."
This is the latest in a line of birthday treats for Dulci, which has involved fast cars.
For her 100th celebrations Lena Akers, the social events co-ordinator from her care home, organised a trip in a Porsche, then a drive in a Rolls Royce when she turned 105.
But this year Lena felt she needed to "up the ante".
She said, "What she's really after this time is a chance to go that bit faster than ever before, 100mph or more. She won't be happy with anything less."
