DRIVING legend Derek Bell is the special guest as a car show in Dorset this summer.

Derek Bell has enjoyed one of the most successful, diverse and wide-ranging careers of any British racing driver.

He is best-known as the consummate endurance sports car driver who won the Le Mans 24 Hours five times, the Daytona 24 Hours three times and the World Sports Car Championship twice. He is considered as the greatest Englishman ever to compete in endurance racing.

He will be attending the Lancaster Insurance Classic & Supercars Show at Sherborne Castle on Sunday, July 21.

In addition to meeting visitors throughout the day Mr Bell will lead a parade of cars selected from the historic display sponsored by Porsche Centre Bournemouth.

Show chairman Penny Underwood said: “From starting out as a marshal at Goodwood to becoming one of the most recognised faces in motorsport history, Derek has had an incredible career and is a true legend within the industry.”

The charity show, now in its 16th year, is regarded as one of the premier classic and supercar shows in the South of England. More than 2,000 vehicles will be exhibited including vintage, classic, rally, race, supercars, American, custom and hot rods. There will be more than 150 trade, craft and autojumble stands plus a Charterhouse car auction, live music and children's entertainment.

The show supports regional charities and has raised £171,000 over the past five years. For more information visit classic-supercars.co.uk