10 Reasons to Rally (Even If Your Car Shouldn’t)

1. It’s not about the car.

You don’t need horsepower, chrome, or a clue. All you need is a £1,000 banger, a driving licence, and a sense of humour. If it starts, it’s good enough.

2. It’s the most fun you can have in third gear.

Hairpin bends in the Alps, local vineyards, spontaneous roadside repairs… The rally is packed with scenery, surprises and proper belly laughs.

3. You’ll do something genuinely meaningful.

Every mile raises money for The Outward Bound Trust—helping young people build confidence and resilience through outdoor learning. It’s adventure with impact.

4. It’s a team thing.

You’ll grow closer to your mates or colleagues than ever before. Nothing bonds people like shared stress, shared snacks, and a shared engine warning light.

5. No experience needed.

You don’t need to be a petrolhead. We’ll help with the route, the rules, and fundraising tips. You just need to turn up and get your car in gear.

6. The views are next level.

We’re talking five countries in three days: from the lakes of Annecy to the peaks of the Swiss Alps and the finish line in Salzburg. Sat navs are banned—but the memories are permanent.

7. There’s a mechanic following you.

Yes, really. A support team follows the rally, fixing what they can and laughing with you (never at you… promise).

8. You’ll surprise yourself.

Driving across Europe in a car held together by duct tape and hope is oddly empowering. You'll solve problems you never knew existed—with a grin on your face.

9. It’s not a race—but it is a rite of passage.

No podiums. No pressure. Just the pride of crossing the finish line in a car that probably shouldn’t have made it out of the car park.

10. You’ll talk about it for years.

Honestly, the stories are gold. The break downs, the breakthroughs, the bizarre karaoke bar in Tyrol. Every Rusty Rally becomes legend.