The annual Spring Performance Car Action Day was held on

Saturday at Castle Combe Racing Circuit near Corsham. The Wiltshire Police and

a number of other road safety agencies joined forces and took part in the event.

With an adrenaline

packed schedule of track racing, drifting demonstrations and club displays, the

agencies were on hand to chat with motor enthusiasts and promote all aspects of

safety on the road.

The Wiltshire Police

were also showcasing a brand new Mitsubishi Evo FQ300 SST with a paddle-shift

gearbox, on loan from the manufacturer as a demonstrator vehicle, which drew

much delight amongst those attending the event.

Police Sergeant Bill

Haley said: “This is a fantastically busy show, and the police Evo is a great

crowd puller here which gives us the perfect opportunity to work together and

engage with car enthusiasts”.

On display was a driver

simulator machine that tests hazard awareness and demonstrates the effects of

drink-driving. There was also the Central Road Safety Unit’s Harley Davidson

Motorcycle and their LTI safety cameras.

Road Safety Officers

from Wiltshire Council were on site with specialist vehicles to offer basic

driver training and teach manoeuvres, such as towing a trailer.

Wiltshire Police are

again hoping to organise this partnership presence at future motoring events,

including the Summer Performance Car Action Day in September.