Motor racing drivers have put the finishing touches to a pair of paramedic cars to be driven in aid of the Essex air ambulance.

Mean machines - drivers Martin Cockman, left, and Gary Webb Picture: STEVE O'CONNELL

Martin Cookman and Gary Webb, both of Wickford, have been working on the cars for more than a month and will race them at the Festival of Speed at the Arena Essex Raceway, in Thurrock, on Sunday, June 29.

Air ambulance running costs total £65,000 a month.

Published Friday, June 6, 2003

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