One couple in England has proved that age is just a number, by becoming the oldest stunt riders with a combined age of 158.

Seb Craig, 75, and Patricia Kane, 83, are the stars of a new TV advert racing on specially-modified 80mph mobility scooters.

Their buggies, which normally have a top speed of just 8mph, but the pensioners who had a thirst for speed had 125cc motorbike engines fitted for a new TV ad promoting bingo website Jackpotjoy.

The couple went head-to-head on the world’s fastest mobility scooters, with the stunt made even more dangerous due to falling rain.

‘It was definitely very exhilarating although a bit uncomfortable at times in the rain,’ explained Ms Kane. ‘Although I’ve been acting all of my life this was certainly something quite new and exciting for me.’

She added that it felt like being on a rollcoaster as she wasn’t really in control but her grandchildren think she is cool as a result.

‘My friend’s grandchildren now think I’m very cool after I told them that I had gone 50mph on a mobility scooter.And when I told my friends about the advert, their reaction was “what is she going to do next, climb Everest?”.’

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