Mad-cap motorist breaks the world record for top speed travelled in a TUK-TUK

A mad-cap motorist has sped his way into the record books after travelling at an incredible 74mph - inside a tiny TUK-TUK. Matt Everard, 49, purchased the three-wheeled 'Bangkok taxi' in a drunken stupor five months ago and has since spent £20,000 on renovations. Today (13/5) the thrill-seeking businessman took it to Elvington airfield near York, North Yorks, and put his pedal to the metal. Stunned crowds, including Guinness World Records adjudicators, watched on in amazement as Matt left the previous record of 68mph in the dust.