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V8 Supercar driver David Besnard of the Gold Coast has bought a `full-blown' 700 horsepower racing Falcon which he will use as a hot-lap car on April 26 at Queensland Raceway.
He has organised V8 Supercar drivers Craig Lowndes, James Courtney, Steve Johnson, Craig Baird, Shane van Gisbergen and Alex Davison to take people for three-lap rides in the car for $795.
However, it's now turned into something much bigger than just a ride day.
Dick Johnson's legendary Tru-Blue and Greens Tuf race Falcons also will be there, plus Glenn Seton's old Ford Capri, drift cars, classic race car displays, entertainment and a race around the track between a V8 Supercar and a Yamaha R1 motorcycle.
"I just couldn't believe it; everyone we asked has said yes," the two-time Bathurst podium finisher said yesterday at a "shake-down" test for the new car at Queensland Raceway.
"I reckon we can raise about $50,000 for the Salvation Army to distribute to flood and bushfire victims.
"If this is a success, I'd like to do none every year for the Salvos, maybe one in every state."
The `Real Deal' Disaster Appeal day will also include a charity auction with items such as Porsche Carrera Cup rides, Broncos jerseys and Layne Beachley's signed surfboard.
Admission will be $10 and fans can get their photo with their favourite racer for $3, with all funds raised going to charity.
