When I get to granny age, I plan on being in racing condition - so anyone up for a good competitive run in the far future, let me know, because I’m in! But in the meantime, the Racing Grannies are a good idea if you want to get some of your competitive juices flowing now rather than waiting until you’re older and much much grayer (or, dare I say, no gray because no hair …?)

“Possibly the best wind-up toy ever invented, the Racing Grannies are to geriatric speedway what Ferrari is to Formula One. As anyone who has been on the receiving end of a Zimmer-frame will know, grannies are formidable movers with legendary stamina, and these delightful wind-ups are testament to their endurance. With expressions of steely determination and complete with go-faster cardigans, these two are just a few winds away from the race of their lives. It’s time to have your own Gran National!”