2010 Sh*tbox rally

[Road_Warrior]

Finally, a motorsport event that I can compete in on equal terms with my fellow man (and have a remote chance of winning):

http://www.shitboxrally.com.au/

Before the mod squad gets uptight about the use of the 's' word, this is the name of the rally, and it is for raising money for cancer treatment and is supported by the Cancer Council of Australia. So it's a serious event, not a ****take. The only thing you should get annoyed about is that places are all filled for this year, and that you'll have to wait until next year to compete. Sad face.

In fact, this seems similar to the American 24 Heurs De Lemons except this is in the bush.

You're doing what?!

Think about it – this is going to be great fun. Sure it’s not for everyone, those who don’t like to get their hands dirty or spend any time away from civilization should steer clear of this. It’s not a game for young players.

This rally is for those that want to have an adventure, that crave something different, something memorable, but most importantly, it’s for those who want to raise much needed money for charity.

Many of us have been affected by cancer in one way or another. Whether it be parents, family, close friends, people we know or ourselves that have battled or are battling cancer, this all too common and the horrid disease has touched us all. We not only want to raise awareness and money for the Cancer Council, but we want to be able to offer support and a friendly ear to those that have suffered or are suffering.

This event is officially endorsed and supported by the Cancer Council including their state branches of NSW, SA and NT, the states that we will be travelling through for the 2010 event.
How does it work

Teams need to raise a minimum of $3,000 to participate in the rally, so if there’s two of you only $1,500 each.

This amount breaks down as $1,000 for the car, $500 for fuel (anything over will be up to you which will massively depend on how ******** your car is, what engine size you go for and how much you take the ‘rally’ aspect of the journey to heart) and the remaining $1,500 for charity.

We also require a registration fee of $150 per person. We do not use this registration fee to make money from you; this is purely to cover costs to add to the rally experience.

Donations are gathered through www.everydayhero.com.au/shitboxrally. Everyday Hero support fundraisers and charities alike by offering a platform to facilitate donations and team building. Please visit our page here www.everydayhero.com.au/shitboxrally. When you are signed up to ************** Rally we will ask you to register your team on the Everyday Hero website and from there you can start fundraising.

Read more about teams
Accommodation

This trip is not about creature comforts. This is a challenge, it will be dirty, dusty and tough. But it’s going to be an amazing experience and something that you will remember forever. We will be camping all but the last location. Therefore you will need to bring your own camping equipment.

You have to pay for all of your own accommodation costs, which will be minor except for the final hotel, but this will not be over the top.

The final 2 nights we will stay in the Alice Springs Resort. We have secured discounted rates for the participants and we will provide you with the registration form once you have signed up. The Alice Springs Resort is the only hotel in town that has a swim up bar that we can park ourselves at all day Saturday and unwind.
Entertainment

OK – we are going to travel a little over 3,400 kms, so to ensure you don’t get incredibly bored we have come up with a few things to keep you entertained on the way. These include parties, challenges, the outback and trying to repair your ******** box with some gaffer tape.

I'm totally doing this next year. Who's with me?

[MNM96]

I will go you halves!

[HLC]

looks liek A LOT of fun!!! might be something on the cards for next year!

[Bmobile]

The Booger Mobile is way too classy for this event..... However I could prob find a Holden worthy of this event..... 2011 here I come in the biggest S/box anyone will ever see. Mewhahahahahahahaha

[Riksta]

Sounds like something I'd love to be a part of!

[Jesk]

Originally Posted by Riksta

Sounds like something I'd love to be a part of!

sell me your colt for $1k and ill let you ride shotgun with me! :

[Jason[98.EL]]

why can i see a few AFF cars getting on next years event.....

Could be a good thing for a few of the clubs that we have on here to get a car and get on the next one

Just a thought

[Bossxr8]

I can see a field full of Holden Epicas.

[TP351]

Originally Posted by Bossxr8

I can see a field full of Holden Epicas.

You forgot Craptiva's though.............

[Paxton]

I'm interested.

XF Fairlane Ghia here I come.

[Road_Warrior]

Originally Posted by Paxton

I'm interested.

XF Fairlane Ghia here I come.

5 speed manual S-Pack wagon. FTW.

The only issue for me going in this is that it starts on the other side of the country and ends in the middle...

[MNM96]

Originally Posted by Road_Warrior

5 speed manual S-Pack wagon. FTW.

The only issue for me going in this is that it starts on the other side of the country and ends in the middle...

We could just rent a Wicked Camper!

[Airmon]

No way!!!! I Just sold my crapbox an hour ago!!

It was already monster truck spec with a locked diff :
Absolutely devo!

[Yellow_Festiva]

I have been wanting to do something like this for a while! Oh man looks like an adventure.

I remember watching a bunch of cars leave from Roselands bus stop for a bash 12-15 years ago.

Have registered for 2011.

[Road_Warrior]

I knew I should never have sold that Sigma. Would have been perfect for this.

[tankclare]

Would love to give this a crack.. Something along the lines of a cheap datto, early commodore, old hilux or trusty old XF falcon would be the go I reckon..Cheap as chips, plenty of spares, last forever and super easy to work on.

Mmm maybe a few of us fordforums members could throw a few cars together

[Jason[98.EL]]

Originally Posted by tankclare

Would love to give this a crack.. Something along the lines of a cheap datto, early commodore, old hilux or trusty old XF falcon would be the go I reckon..Cheap as chips, plenty of spares, last forever and super easy to work on.

Mmm maybe a few of us fordforums members could throw a few cars together

thats what i was thinking

Maybe get 1 or 2 teams from each state and then we could have a rally in a rally state against state :

Jason

[XR6_661]

I'd be up for representing QLD!

Seems like it'd be a blast! And for a good cause too!

[trippytaka]

That is brilliant.

[cosmo20btt]

As the name suggests, a rally specially designed for Commodores.LOL
I have done one of these rallies, it was the Endevour Rally which sounds rather similar to this, we did the Rally in a XC 302 Fairmont wagon and it was one of the best things I have experienced. So if any of you guy's get the chance to do it,then do it, you will have a ball.

[Kamshaaft]

I'm all up for it, I've had years of experience 'rallying' (bush bashing) shitboxes through all manner of terrain, backroads, and windy dirt roads. Sand & pea gravel are no problem for me.

Perhaps AFF could assemble a team ro two to represent us, and hold tryouts?!?

Otherwise I'll get into it with some mates. I've been dying to get into one after seeing the 24 hours of LeMons from the US and the banger rallies from the UK. There's a group of guys who do this for fun in Bendigo, but I haven't tracked them down,.

[Jason[98.EL]]

if the car dont die you have the transport to get home

Jason

[Quicklier]

Oh wow

*sticks hand up so far it starts to hurt shoulder*

I reckon something like a KC/KE laser would be ideal for this.