Chris Hoy avoids serious injury by just inches when car part flies off during 100mph race

Cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy dramatically avoided serious injury after a part of car in front flew off during a 100mph race.

The former Olympian was taking part in a car race when a mudguard came loose on the car in front and came hurtling towards his head.

Chunks of the shattered car part can be see whizzing past Sir Chris' head during the Caterham Championship at Oulton Park, Cheshire, on Saturday.