Andy Scott is a prime...

Andy Scott is a prime example. He works in product development for the Japanese manufacturer, but leads a double life as race engineer for James Kaye, Synchro"s driver in the Independents" Cup of the Green Flag British Touring Car Championship. He told us: "Sacrifices have to be made. It requires a lot of commitment, and we recruit people at the beginning of each season. But the number of volunteers tails off as it progresses." Most of the enthusiasts have been involved for a number of years, but according to Andy, there are no restrictions on who can and can"t join in. "Some people are pen-pushers at work," he explained. "It"s not so much about ability as a willingness to learn." The team is made up of around 15 people, but there"s none of the luxury trappings often associated with motorsport for them.

And they got their wish...

And they got their wish: battling one of the world"s choppiest waterways, the daring duo used two yellow Dutton sea cars in a trip which took seven hours, as opposed to the 90 minutes it normally takes by ferry. The first amphibious Channel crossing in 41 years, it was done to highlight the strength of the vehicles.