Racing a thoroughbred grand prix car in front of a home crowd will be a surreal and mighty experience.

The preparation, commitment and desire to win will be no less than the last time I drove a grand prix car in anger.

I've tried everything other than jumping out of a plane, but nothing gives you an adrenaline rush like racing a car.

The hunger and desire to go racing, however, never leaves your blood but the right opportunity has never really come along -- until now that is.

Fitness will be a major factor in the first race and I think that will play into the hands of drivers who have been racing recently, rather than people like me who haven't raced properly for a decade. I'am not one of the favourites to start with.

Alain will do everything in his power to win, he doesn't like getting beaten by anyone and least of all me.