Frequently Asked Questions

What is a banger rally?

Basically it is all about a group of like minded people getting together, driving some old or battered cars to places they wouldn't normally visit and generally having fun.

When does the rally actually set off?

The start dates for the Rimini 2008 Rally is: Saturday 6 September 2008

The start date for the Krakow 2008 Rally is: Saturday 13 September 2008

These are the days that we all meet in St Omer. The meeting will be in the evening and all teams will be advised of the venue nearer the time. The actual driving commences the following morning.

What do we do about accommodation?

All the accommodation will be arranged by us for the duration of the rally and will be of a good standard. You will be asked to pay for the full cost of the hotels prior to the start of the rally. The accommodation we decide on will also be used as the 'base' and meeting place for the next day's events. These arrangements allow us to keep teams together and makes for a better rally

Do the organisers provide any back up in case of break down?

Don't be daft, where's your sense of adventure!

If this is a major concern you can always arrange your own European Roadside Assistance for the duration of the rally.

What if I don't know anything about cars?

It doesn't matter. The best thing about a rally like this is the people that take part and the general camaraderie amongst the teams. You will therefore find that if you do break down there is likely to be someone willing to help.

What happens at the end of the rally, do I scrap the car and drive back or
do I fly?

It's up to you. Some people drive back, some people go on elsewhere and
some fly back.

What is the best option?

Well if you want to drive back, the most direct route to Calais from Krakow, is in the region of 920 miles and from Rimini around 840 miles. This should take about 16 hours and 15 hours respectively if you drive continuously. We do however not recommend this.

If you want to fly back, there are a number of budget airlines that fly to the UK. The following list may not be exhaustive but there is plenty of choice.

KRAKOW TO UK:

SkyEurope to Edinburgh, London Stanstead , Birmingham and Manchester.

Easyjet to Bristol, Liverpool and London Luton.

Ryanair to Glasgow Prestwick, Liverpool, London Stanstead and Nottingham
East Midlands.

Jet2 to Leeds Bradford and Newcastle.

Central Wings to London Gatwick and Cork.

RIMINI TO UK:

MyTravel to Gatwick and Manchester.

Easy Jet to London Luton.

Ryanair to Nottingham East Midlands.

BOLOGNA FORSI: (34 miles from Rimini)
Ryanair to London Luton.

ANCONA TO UK: (95 miles from Rimini)
Ryanair to Liverpool and London Stanstead.

Do you have any contacts for scrapping the car?

We aim to provide you with a list of brokers for scrapping your car. In the past, teams have given their cars away to locals or staff at the hotel or even sold them to a local garage. We do not however negotiate this for you and it would be entirely your responsibility.

How much driving is there each day?

We travel through stunning scenery and stay in some wonderful places. We have therefore worked out a route so that the maximum driving in any one day is about 5 ½ hours. This therefore gives you plenty of time to get there, relax and explore.

What happens if I can’t go because of some mishap?

Unfortunately we cannot refund monies paid for entrance to the rally unless you've informed us within seven days of us taking your deposit.
You can however get someone to do the rally in your place.

Do I have to raise money for charity?

That is entirely up to you. It is not a requirement but we do try and encourage teams do so.

I've heard that most people decorate their cars and some even wear fancy
dress. Is this true?

Yes this is quite true. It all adds to the fun. Some teams choose a particular theme; others just cover their car in stickers and add their team name. There will be a prize for the best decorated car so this is that little extra incentive to make the effort.

Do I get a team number?

No, your team will be referred to by name. We don’t give you a number as this tends to imply that it's a race, which it is not.

Can you provide any sign writing / logos for my car?

Yes we can provide customised graphics for your team available for a small fee, the graphics will be provided as vinyl transfers for your car.

Will I have to sign a disclaimer?

Yes, all team members will have to sign a disclaimer. This is standard practice in banger rallies.

What can you tell me about the prizes?

The prizes are all based on two people. The first prize is therefore one Ferrari for the weekend or a spa weekend for two and the runners up prize is a Ferrari track experience for two or a spa experience for two.

What do the challenges involve?

We don't want to spoil the surprise!

If the above does not answer your question, you can e-mail us at contact@motoscape-rally.co.uk