GLAMOUR was evident in the pit lane at Thruxton when former catwalk model Philippa Lett tested sports cars this week. Philippa is perhaps better known as one third of the 'Sisters of Murphy's' TV ads but she is also establishing a career as a TV presenter.

Together with Steve Coogan's brother Brendon she is hosting a new motoring series called 'Carnage' on the satellite channel Bravo and was at Thruxton to drive motors such as TVRs, Jaguars, Westfields and Cobras. "We are here for three days to test dream cars that most members of the public won't get to drive," said series producer Rob Carey.