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How the Monte Carlo or Bust Rally Works

Monte Carlo or Bust is designed to be simple, friendly and fun. Here’s how the rally runs from idea to ignition.

1. Get Your Team Together

Enter as a pair, a group, a family or as a solo driver. Car‑sharing is encouraged — it keeps costs down and makes the journey more social.

2. Buy a Car Worth £1,000 or Less

Any make, any model — as long as it’s road‑legal and within the £1,000 budget. The more character, the better! You can decorate it, theme it or keep it simple but proud.

3. Choose and Support Your Charity

Teams raise money for one or more of our supported charities, or a cause that matters to them. Your road trip, photos and updates help generate awareness and donations.

4. Follow the 9‑Day Route

This is a convoy, not a race. Each day has a suggested route and target destination. We regroup at agreed meeting points, take photos, refuel (cars and people!) and head on together.

5. Evenings to Relax and Socialise

Once we reach the day’s destination, you head to your chosen accommodation. Most evenings there’s a relaxed group dinner — a chance to share stories, compare cars and enjoy the atmosphere. Attendance is optional but highly recommended.

6. The Monte Carlo Moment

The rally builds towards the moment we roll into Monte Carlo, where there’s time for photos, celebrations and to soak up the iconic surroundings before continuing to Nice for the night.

7. Homeward Bound

After reaching the Mediterranean, the rally continues back through France towards the UK, with more scenic stops, memories and laughs along the way.

Simple idea, unforgettable experience.