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Hi

Thanks for visitting my blog.

I will be updating it as soon as I have
more photo's and vid's but for now here is a guide
to the Thunder Crawl.

Also after we have hopefully completed it we will be heading
off to the famous Nuremberg ring which will take us at
least 12 hours along 650 miles some over the alps and screaming a couple of laps
round(that's if the car make it there).

After that we will be driving up to Amsterdam to see the windmills
and lovely flowers that they grow.

What is Thundercrawl 2008?
A driving tour that won't cost you a fortune but will give you a trip
to remember, driving on some of Europe's finest roads (in some of
Europe's worst cars!).

Diamonds might be forever but you car certainly won't last that long
as you can only spend up to £200, so it is really a bit of an endurance
event. Many teams will be raising money for charity. If that's your
aim then we more than welcome you but we don't make it a condition
of entry.

How Long does it take?
3 days for the rally itself. Allowing probably for a days travel to the start,
and another day to dispose of your car and fly home, 3 days driving
about the French, Swiss, and Italian countryside in a rubbish car is
probably just about enough!

When will it take place
The rally will start around 9am on Friday morning 18th July 2008
and end somewhere near Venice on Sunday evening 20th.

Support en route...
You are joking surely? Trust us, you really would not appreciate it
if we deprived you of the uncertainty each day on whether your
chosen chariot will make it to the next checkpoint, let alone start in the
morning. Breaking down miles from anywhere, on a mountain pass in
a strange country must be top banana in the entertainment stakes and
worth the entry fee alone! "M" would welcome a call from your mobile
though if you do have a breakdown, if only so we know you are safe.

What do you do each day besides driving?
The world is not enough of course and to keep you and your
passengers amused there will be a couple of tasks to perform en
route, but if you just want to cruise through the countryside without
taking part then that's just as cool with us too. Remember rule
number 1,...this is categorically not a race across Europe, but a
leisurely drive by like minded people, and there will be no advantage
in arriving first.

Managing to coax your chosen wreck to the finish point should be
reward enough but at the final night's presentation ceremony, a cash
prize will be awarded to the team scoring the most in each of the daily
tasks. The overall winner will also receive a cash prize and a suitably
dodgy trophy! An additional prize will also be awarded by vote, for the
best "pimp my ride" paint scheme, and at the organisers discretion
anything else that takes our fancy. Every one is a winner and each
participant will also be provided with an appropriately rubbish memento
on finishing.

The route and stop over points will be confirmed via the forum and
email, so that you can book your hotels, camping etc. well in advance.
Approximately a month before the start of the rally we will send you
your rally guide which will contain final route details etc. and any
advance task requirements (!) etc.

How much does it cost to take part?
Entering Thundercrawl costs £160 per car. While there is no extra
charge for more than 2 people, remember that if you break down,
the fewer per team the better your chance of getting a lift with
someone else. The fee includes a Crumball car sticker set, which will
be sent to you in good time before the event. Spaces are limited so
please sign up as soon as possible. For payment details please
complete the SignUp page and we will email you. For any information
or questions please contact us at enquiries@crumballrally.com