FORMER Worcester resident turned model Natalie Denning is urging budding catwalk stars to boost their career as a nationwide search for faces of the future hits the road.

Motorcycle insurance company Bennetts is looking for 12 girls from across the country who want to live life in the fast lane and become Bennetts Babes.

The winners will be judged in a competition on their looks, personality and the ability to fulfil the role of ambassador for Bennetts.

Each Bennetts Babe will become an official grid girl for the 2006 Bennetts British Superbike Championship.

They will also sign up to a 12-month modelling contract with DLP Models, one of the UK's leading modelling agencies, and take part in a photoshoot for Bennetts' first-ever calendar.

Natalie and fellow model Lauren Pope have also got behind the competition to show what life as a Bennetts Babe could be like.

Natalie said: "It's a superb idea and the prizes up for grabs will give any aspiring model a great start in the industry, so I'd really recommend girls to get involved."

To enter, girls should send a picture of themselves, with their contact details and 50 words on why they should be a Bennetts Babe, to: robert@ptarmiganpr.co.uk or by post to: Bennetts Babes, Ptarmigan PR, 423 Kirkstall Road, Leeds, LS4 2EZ.

Full terms and conditions can be found at www.ben

netts.co.uk/babes

Girls must be over 18 and a UK resident to enter. With the deadline for entries being Tuesday, January 31.