A pair of driving enthusiasts from Keswick are again joining wacky racers from across the UK for this summer’s Monte Carlo or Bust Rally.
David Bee and Sally Teedle will be burning rubber for more than 1,000 miles to Monte Carlo via France, Switzerland and Italy in a Top Gear-style challenge in a car worth less than £500.
The world famous rally challenges car enthusiasts to source a knock-down banger and then take part in a variety of hilarious challenges along the way competing for points and prizes.
Teams are encouraged to raise money for a local charity and can share progress with supporters via live global positioning satellite tracking.
Inspired by the classic 1969 film starring Tony Curtis, Susan Hampshire and Terry Thomas, the three-day mission will see more than 100 of the finest British bangers celebrate the end of travel restrictions related to the pandemic by visiting some of Europe’s most exciting locations.
Participants in the last event in 2019 raised more than £150,000 for UK charities.
David said: “We first took part in the event in 2019, racing our beautiful banger all the way to Monte Carlo and she didn’t miss a beat. We’re back this year and laying down the challenge to the good people of Keswick to join us on another amazing adventure.
“This is a brilliant opportunity to get your team into gear and experience some of the greatest roads in Europe in some of the worst cars from the UK!”
Visit www.bustrallies.com for more details.