WE entirely understand Yorkshire Coastliner driver Justin Piercy's desire to get behind the wheel of a racing car.

The thrill is in the contrast.

He briefly exchanged the steadfast pace of the North Yorkshire bus route for the exhilarating speed of the track.

No doubt Justin's autosport skills are impressive. And we are confident he has got the need for speed out of his system.

After all, Ryedale bus users are unlikely to be impressed if he were to expedite a handbrake turn on their journey - even if it did ensure they arrived at their destination in record time.

Updated: 10:16 Wednesday, March 19, 2003