Pupils were left "astounded" by a special visit from a racing driver which saw him park his car on their school playground.

Bill 'Wom' Garner surprised children at Clenchwarton Primary School this week with his eye-catching Formula Vee car, which is recognisable for its bright livery that raises awareness of Parkinson's disease - a disease that both his uncle and friend were diagnosed with.

Eastern Daily Press: Pupils at Clenchwarton Primary School had a special visit from racing driver Bill ‘Wom’ Garner.Pupils at Clenchwarton Primary School had a special visit from racing driver Bill ‘Wom’ Garner. (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

Pupils could not contain their excitement after seeing the racing car appear at their school.

Rose Ward, executive deputy head teacher, said: "They were so excited and loved the car - seeing a real race car close-up is something not many people have the opportunity to do and we were thrilled when Bill said he would come over and show the children his car."

Eastern Daily Press: Pupils at Clenchwarton Primary School had a special visit from racing driver Bill ‘Wom’ Garner.Pupils at Clenchwarton Primary School had a special visit from racing driver Bill ‘Wom’ Garner. (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

Mr Garner, from Wisbech, returned to competitive sport in 2016 and been racing in the single-seater class for a fifth season.

His visit to the school comes ahead of his next race at Norfolk’s Snetterton circuit on July 17 and 18.

Eastern Daily Press: Pupils at Clenchwarton Primary School had a special visit from racing driver Bill ‘Wom’ Garner.Pupils at Clenchwarton Primary School had a special visit from racing driver Bill ‘Wom’ Garner. (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

Eastern Daily Press: Pupils at Clenchwarton Primary School had a special visit from racing driver Bill ‘Wom’ Garner.Pupils at Clenchwarton Primary School had a special visit from racing driver Bill ‘Wom’ Garner. (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

Eastern Daily Press: Teacher Michelle Ryan in Formula Vee car.Teacher Michelle Ryan in Formula Vee car. (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

Eastern Daily Press: Pupils at Clenchwarton Primary School had a special visit from racing driver Bill ‘Wom’ Garner.Pupils at Clenchwarton Primary School had a special visit from racing driver Bill ‘Wom’ Garner. (Image: Ian Burt Photography)