The Crumball Rally - Banger Rally

GRAND PRIX - 10 - 13 MAY 2012

About Grand Prix

A driving tour for car and motorsport enthusiasts to the bi-annual Monaco Historic Grand Prix, taking place in May 2012. Brought to you by The Crumball Rally team, the trip won't cost the price of a real Formula 1 car, but it will give you a fantastic experience to remember, stopping at some great sights and driving on some of Europe's finest roads.

There are two classes of eligible vehicle: "Bangers", which are any types of car worth no more than £200, or "Ragtops", which we define as 2 seater convertible of any age, with an engine capacity limit of 2500cc. (so whether you drive an MG Midget or MGF, a Fiat X19 or Barchetta, or a spanking new MX-5, everyone is welcome).

How Long does it take?

3 days actual driving, leaving the Sunday to enjoy the Monaco Historic GP in Monte Carlo.

When will it take place?

The rally will start around 9am on Thursday 10th May 2012 in Boulogne and end on Saturday 12th May in Nice, leaving Sunday to watch the Historic Grand Prix.

Support en route

Crumball Rally does not offer any support (aside from a sympathetic ear if you break down). So if you're concerned about conking out miles from anywhere on a mountain pass, we strongly recommend you organise European breakdown cover for yourself.

What do you do each day besides driving?

To keep you and your passengers amused, we set daily tasks to perform en route. However there is no compulsion to take part, so if you just want to cruise through the countryside enjoying the views, stopping for long lunches, that's just as cool with us too. Remember rule number 1... this is categorically not a race across Europe, but a leisurely drive by likeminded people, and there will be no advantage in arriving first.

For those who wish to take part in the daily tasks, there are cash prizes on offer at the presentation ceremony on the last evening. Additional prizes will also be awarded for the best cars in the banger and classic/convertible categories, and others at the organisers discretion. Of course everyone will be treated like a winner having made it to the end, and each participant will be provided with an appropriately rubbish medal memento at the finish.

Planning?

Details of the general route can be seen on the route page and stop over points will be advised on the forum and sent to you when you register so that you can book your accommodation in advance. Approximately a month before the start of the rally we will send you your rally guide which will contain final route details etc. and any advance task requirements (!) etc..

How much does it cost to take part, and what's included?

The base entry fee will be £265 for a car with 2 passengers, including a set of car stickers. Additional passengers will cost £45 if booked in advance (or £55 if booked at a later date).

Please note that the entry fee does not cover entry into the Monaco Historic Grand Prix. To give you an idea of the price, the full cost for entry and a grandstand seat was 40 euros per person (at the gate), in 2010 when the event was last held. However when we have a firmer idea of numbers we will investigate an advanced group discount for those interested.

Spaces are limited to 80 cars, so please sign up as soon as possible. For payment details please click onto and complete the Sign Up page, which will automatically direct you to PayPal, where you can pay by debit or credit card. If you have any questions please contact us at enquiries@crumballrally.com