THE VETERANS RALLY

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Drive for a purpose with The Veterans Rally

Join our ultimate charity banger rally adventures across the UK and Europe. Hit the open road, test your driving grit, and raise vital funds for armed forces veterans.

What is the Veterans Rally?

Our Rallies are open to Veterans and holders of the Blue Light Card

 

The Veterans Rally was devised in 2020 by John McGowan who is still one of our event managers.

The original name for the rally was the Veterans Banger Rally and ran from 2021 in the UK and then from the UK to Gibraltar in 2022 & 2023

John then handed over the helm to friends in 2024, who rebranded the rally to another name and carried on the events.

Now, here we are in 2026 and John and his new team of experienced event managers from the veterans community have set up the new and improved "The Veterans Rally".

What does a "Banger Rally" Consist of?

  • Get a team of mates together

  • Use and old banger of a car worth in the region of £1000 or less (We are not strict)

  • Decorate your chosen vehicle

  • Drive the route set out by the event team

  • Fancy Dress is not compulsory, but it is encouraged........

  • Party Nights  most nights, including an Irish Night, Games Night, and the famous fancy Dress in Benidorm! (Anything starting with the letter "B")

  • Daily Challenges for points

  • Trophies to be won

  • Final night - Awards Evening and Charity Auction

  • "The Teddy Bear Challenge"

You can win the following trophies

Best Car - 1st, 2nd & 3rd

Points Champions - 1st, 2nd & 3rd

Overall Rally Trophy

The Rally Managers Award

*Plus all entrants receive an individual medal and a certificate per team

 

Everything you need for the road

From finding an affordable motor to crossing European finish lines, here is how you can take part in our charity challenges and support our veteran community.

Upcoming routes

Discover our calendar of UK tours and European continental runs planned across scenic mountain passes and back roads.

Entry fees & costs

Get transparent details on entry registration, vehicle budgets, fuel guidance, and team requirements for the run.

Rally gallery

Explore snapshots from previous checkpoints, hilarious car themes, and great moments of camaraderie along the way.

News & stories

Read inspirational driver logs, mechanical breakdown rescues, and updates on the charity causes we proudly support.

All our events are open to Veterans and Blue Light Card Holders

Don't wait for the next one - JOIN TODAY

This is where our journey begins. Get to know our business and what we do, and how we're committed to quality and great service. Join us as we grow and succeed together. We're glad you're here to be a part of our story.

"An incredible experience from start to finish. Fixing our 20-year-old estate on the side of the road with fellow rally teams while raising money for veterans was unforgettable."

Mark Davies

"The camaraderie across every checkpoint was inspiring. You do not just take part in a road trip; you become part of a community backing a noble cause."

Sarah Jenkins

"Superbly organised rally routes through spectacular European passes. Best adventure I have had in years, and all for our military veterans."

Gareth Miller

Ready to start your engine?

Gather a co-driver, track down an affordable car, and register your place on our next charity expedition. Experience the ultimate road trip while making a real difference to veterans' lives.

Get in touch

Rally headquarters

The Veterans Rally
Prestatyn
rubberduckeventmanagement@gmail.com
07710 420185