A racing driver sent a life-sized cardboard cut-out of himself and a pre-recorded speech to be best man at a wedding.

Racing driver Andy Priaulx couldn't be there in person because he was racing in Brazil, reports the Daily Mirror.

The cut-out stood next to the altar as Andy Richmond, 34, and Carlee Yates, 27, tied the knot in front of 100 guests.

Carlee even took the cut-out for a dance after the ceremony.

Andy, 32 - twice world touring car champion - had to drop out after unexpectedly being called to race in South America.

The BMW ace hired a sign-maker to create the 6ft photograph of himself for the the wedding at Castle Cornet in Guernsey.

And during the race in Brazil he wore a message on his crash helmet wishing the couple good luck.

Nursery worker Carlee said: "It was brilliant. It was funny and emotional, a real tear-jerker. Andy pulled out all the stops. He was determined to be in two places at once."

Goosey's Gabbings..

Well, at least this way there can't be any horror stories of finding the bride in the back room with the best man...Although I am sure with some creativity that could still be done. Sorry--I'm a bad clown.

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