Graham Scarborough, who is Hertfordshire based, is a retired agricultural engineer who has spent his whole working life involved with ‘machinery and wheels’. Affectionately known as ‘Skid’ an appropriate nickname derived from his ebullient driving style during nearly 50 years of saloon car racing, his other passion also involves four wheels, but at a considerately slower pace, his lovingly restored 1961 Fordson Super Major tractor.

His route took him from Hertfordshire to Suffolk, The Fens, Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, Northumberland and into the Scottish Borders, the most northerly point. From there he headed south taking in Cumbria and the Lake District, Lancashire, Cheshire, Derbyshire, calling in at Silverstone for the BRDC Classic Historic Racing weekend and meeting up with many racing friends and colleagues. From there his journey continued through Oxfordshire, W. Berkshire, Hampshire, Sussex and finally up through the centre of London before arriving home on Sat Aug 1st.

The tractor was faultless throughout and completed 1190 miles, at an average speed of 15 mph, using 375 litres fuel and the engine turning over 8.9 million times!!!

During 25 days of unbroken sunshine Graham saw Britain at its absolute best and met many wonderful, kind and generous people on the way.

Graham says "It was the best adventure I've ever done and thanks to everyone's generosity over £9000 has been raised for Race Against Dementia."

According to three time Formula 1 World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart 1 in 3 people born today will die from dementia, a shocking statistic. He is the founder of Race Against Dementia which funds scientists working to improve how dementia is understood and treated - and gives them the time, support and environment to do it at the highest level.

Thank you to everyone who supported me and Race Against Dementia with such enthusiasm and kindness which gave me the motivation to complete this journey.