Ahead of the European banger rally season starting in May next year, we’re taking a look at the best ones to partake in.
With a host of great events to test your driving skills, endurance and appetite for fun, here the banger racing fans at Sterling Insurance pick out the highlights to look out for during the continent’s campaign.
Rustbox Rallies North Coast 500
The NC500 is a must-do road trip for any motoring enthusiast. It covers more than 500 miles of stunning scenery, taking you around the coast with white sandy beaches, fishing villages and rugged mountains – plus the chance to see Nessie. Scotland is also home to the world’s best choice of castles and distilleries if you’re looking to make the most of your visit.
London to Lisbon
Calling all Ford KAs! Beginning in the UK, this London to Lisbon rally involves everyone driving the same vehicle. It will be a true test of human and machine with 1,850 miles in a car that was originally designed for grandparents. This big adventure will incorporate historic landmarks, beautiful scenery, breathtaking mountains, a race circuit and some crazy challenges. The final destination of this ambitious journey will be the beautiful capital of Portugal.
F1 Grand Prix Rally
Arrive in time to enjoy the Monaco Grand Prix, and visit Porsche, Mercedes, Ferrari, Nürburgring (ex-F1), two other abandoned F1 circuits and lots, lots more. If you only ever get to see one F1 Grand Prix in your life, make sure it’s the one at Monaco, which is, of course, 007 James Bond territory.
Monte Carlo or Bust: Champagne Charlie
Champagne Charlie is an original and legendary banger rally adventure! The rally begins in St. Quentin, France and finishes in Monte Carlo via Switzerland and Italy. Sights you will see include the Champagne region, Torino motor museum, the dizzying heights of St. Bernard’s Pass and the beautiful Lake Geneva.
Two Ball Banger Rally – The Beach Route
The four day rally takes in a couple of stunning mountain passes and the coolest beach resorts the Mediterranean has to offer. Fancy dress, elaborate car decorations and swimwear will be the order of the day.
Two Ball Banger Rally – The Original Route
The Original Route covers 12 countries in four days across 1,200 miles. The rally passes through France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Monte Carlo and back to France. Along the way, you will pass through the Black Forest of Germany, the famous Stelvio Mountain Pass, Lake Como and Monaco.
Motoscape’s Road Trip Prague
Unlike other rallies, Motoscape is not just about continual driving. Motoscape gives you the opportunity to visit up to 12 countries in seven days and the chance to see plenty of sites en route, including the Nurburgring, the Stelvio and Timmelsjoch mountain passes, plus the Lamborghini and Ferrari Museums.
Motoscape’s Road Trip to Venice
This rally winds its way around some of the most magnificent sights Europe has to offer, taking in the UK, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, and Austria before ending up at the “Queen of the Adriatic”, Venice in Italy.
James Bond’s Swiss Run
This four day rally will take you through a series of locations used during the filming of James Bond epics including On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, Goldfinger, and Golden Eye. It even takes in the castle that inspired 007 creator Ian Fleming when he wrote the children’s classic Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
The Lakes Rally
This rally really is the perfect getaway for car and bike enthusiasts. It is a two day driving adventure and includes some of the best roads and mountain passes that the United Kingdom has to offer. Leaving from Cumbria, you’ll explore roads and secret little gems passing through picturesque villages, forests, lakes, open moors and the coastline.
Rustbox Rallies – The Italian Route
This thrilling journey begins in the UK and winds through the heart of Europe, over the majestic Alps, and concludes at the stunning Lake Como in Italy.
Banger rally insurance
OK, you’ve got the rally, you’ve got the banger, now all you need is the right insurance to keep you covered for all eventualities.
That’s where the banger rally experts at Sterling Insurance come in with great deals. Call 0344 381 9990 for a swift no hassle quote or book a callback at a time better suited to you.