A WANNABE race car driver has been caught on camera using Axial Way like a motor racing circuit.

Concerned residents are fed up with dangerous drivers speeding along Axial Way and Northern Approach, around Severalls Industrial Estate and surrounding roads.

One is so worried about the dangerous driving he is keeping a log of the behaviour.

Johan Mahoney-Berg, who recorded the footage, said: “I had a new camera and was trying it out.

“I did not capture it the first time it came around but I did the second time.

“It had quietened down the last couple of weeks but before then was happening quite regularly.”

The racers complete a circuit using Northern Approach and Axial Way as high speed straights skidding around roundabouts with no thought for the safety of others in the area.

Mr Mahoney-Berg, 49, added: “They go along Mill Road, Severalls, Axial Way, Northern Approach.

“The noise is particularly annoying.

“It can happen at 2 or 3am in the morning.

“When they are doing it they realise they can do it before the police can get here.

“Police are in the centre of Colchester on a Friday or Saturday night so they can do some laps and then get away.”

Officers from Essex Police have been informed and Mr Mahoney-Berg is keeping a log to try and increase the chances of police catching the culprits.

It is believed about four drivers are the main culprits.

The video was taken at about 10pm on March 29 and has been posted online.

Ward member Martin Goss said: “There have been periodic issues with this kind of dullard behaviour since Axial Way opened.

“I did raise this originally suggesting speed humps of some kind but Essex County Council didn't want to take this forwards stating as the road got busier this kind of behaviour would cease.

“I've advised residents to call the police immediately on 101 if and when this incredulous behaviour occurs.