GETTING behind the wheel of a 200 mph Ferrari F40 must rate as the ultimate fantasy for many drivers. For one Witley man this is becoming a reality in a fundraising effort for the Surrey Air Ambulance Appeal. Carl Tanner, 29, from Croft Road, is going to attempt to beat the unsighted land-speed world record - with a twist as he is going to be blindfolded for the race. He is hoping to raise £50,000 for the Surrey Air Ambulance. The attempt is organised by Global Challenge and is going to be filmed by the BBC. "I'm tryng to raise money for a new air ambulance in Surrey as they don't have one and this will take a lot of pressure off Kent, said Mr Tanner. "A new helicopter will cost £100,000 just to buy. I would love to raise that amount but I've got to be realistic. I can only raise what is humanly possible. "It will be worth it to know we have helped someone's family, helped to save a child or in fact, anyone who needs it." The current unsighted record stands out 147.56 mph. This is currently held by Steve Cunningham, who is registered blind. The record was achieved in a Dodge Viper in 1999. To beat the record, Mr Tanner will be making two runs in opposite directions, both of which will be timed to calculate an average top speed. He will be given full training for the event by a qualified racing driver prior and will be accompanied by an expert. The attempt is going to be made across a two-mile runway at Elvington airfield next March. Surrey is one of the few counties in the UK that does not have its own air ambulance service and relies on facilities in Kent. An air ambulance can get medics to the scene of an incident in an average time of fewer than 10 minutes and can have the patient at A & E only a few minutes later. The first hour after an accident is the most crucial and can make the difference between life or death. Those who would be interested in sponsoring Mr Tanner should phone 07980 857516 or e-mail [email protected]">[email protected]