Most people would be terrified to drive at 200mph, but Borehamwood adventurer Paul Bond is determined to do it blindfolded.

Paul, from Green Street, has been racing cars at the weekends for almost a year, and now wants a crack at the Blindfolded Land Speed Record, which currently stands at 144.7mph.

Far from being mad, Paul is adamant the attempt will be safe. While driving the Tyrell Formula One car, its owner will be holding a remote control that can kill the engine in an emergency.

Paul will also have a radio link to a trainer, so he will be told what to do with the controls.

"It's not something that is unduly worrying me, in fact I am very excited about it," he said.

"Ever since I was a young lad, I always wanted to be a racing driver.

"Getting in the car is just good fun, it is very relaxing for me. When I come back I just feel very chilled, so I must have got rid of a lot of aggression."

The thrill-seeking potential record breaker has always wanted to drive a Formula One car, and now has a chance to live out his dream while raising money for charity.

Paul decided to enter the race on behalf of the charity British Blind Sport, which helps partially sighted and blind people to enjoy sport.

He wanted to raise money for the charity after seeing how it had helped a partially sighted ten-year-old girl, the daughter of friends, to become British Champion for her age group at 1,500metres running.

During the race Paul will wear a special crash helmet with a blacked out visor, and he will have a practice run before the race.

He is one of ten men and ten women attempting to set a new Blindfolded Land Speed Record this summer for British Blind Sport, and the attempt is being covered by a television company on behalf of Channel 4 and Sky TV.

Now he needs a corporate sponsor to make the event a financial success, as well as a record-breaking success. Ninety per cent of the car's bodywork is available for logos and advertising, and the sponsor will be given corporate hospitality on the day.

For more information visit www.paulbond.info.