MOST birthday presents bring a smile to those who receive them, but Russell Haworth's smile had to be seen to be believed.
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The Launceston resident was at Symmons Plains and had just returned from three hot laps with multiple Targa Tasmania champion Jim Richards, courtesy of sister Helena Bennett.
``It's my birthday in a couple of weeks and this is an early birthday present,'' an excited Mr Haworth said, before the ride.
``I was pretty happy when Helena told me what she had organised.''
When Richards' Porsche returned to the pits, Mr Haworth could barely contain himself.
``That was exhilarating, I absolutely loved it, but I nearly didn't fit into the car because of the roll-cage,'' he admitted.