Shitbox Rally

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The Shitbox Rally is a long-distance motoring event run in Australia as a fundraiser for cancer research, originally an annual event but increased to bi-yearly in 2019.

History

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Shitbox Rally was founded by James Freeman in 2009. He secured an agreement from Cancer Council Australia to lend its name to the project, on the provision that all profits would be directed to Cancer Council Australia. Freeman estimated a profit of $20,000 in the first year and to get the ball rolling, he canvassed friends and relations to take part.

The Sydney Morning Herald 's Drive column, Seven Network 's Sunrise program and Unique Cars magazine ran feature stories, and other print and electronic media followed. Triple J arranged for one of their presenters, Tom Tilley, to participate, sending reports back to Sydney, and capturing moments on videotape. 23 two-person teams registered for the event, which raised $104,000,[1] well above the most optimistic predictions.

The event

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Effectively, a team of two needs to raise a minimum of $5,000 to participate in the rally. The only stipulations for the car are that it is worth/valued at no more than A$1,500 and that it's not an AWD/4WD vehicle. Costs of vehicle registration and roadworthiness checks are not included in the budget, nor are some safety items.

At post-event celebrations there are awards presented to the biggest fundraisers, and other awards are given in various light-hearted categories which may change at the whim of the organisers: "Least likely to make it"; "Best car"; "Best team theme" (dressing up the vehicle is part of the fun, but not mandatory); "Best breakdown"; "Best repair"; "Spirit of the Rally".

Events

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Start From via Finish At Raised
18 October 2024 Bendigo Pooncarie, Milparinka, Innamincka, Betoota, Isisford, Belyando Crossing 26 October 2024 Townsville $2.39 million
14 June 2024 Melbourne Hay, Silverton, Tibooburra, Windorah, Bedourie, Tobermory 22 June 2024 Alice Springs[2]
12 April 2024 Adelaide Roxby Downs, Oodnadatta, Yulara, Coober Pedy, Penong, Caiguna, Southern Cross 20 April 2024 Perth[3] $3 million
13 October 2023 Port Douglas Einasleigh, Winton, Windorah, Birdsville, Marree, Rawnsley Park 21 October 2023 Adelaide[4] $2.44 million
12 May 2023 Newcastle Nyngan, Packsaddle, Innamincka, Betoota, Yaraka, Hughenden 20 May 2023 Townsville[5] $2.31 million
18 March 2023 Rockhampton Tambo, Eulo, Cobar, Tooleybuc, Spirit of Tasmania, Strahan 24 March 2023 Hobart[6] $2.14 million
15 October 2022 Mackay Charters Towers, Chillagoe, Normanton, Hells Gate Roadhouse, Borroloola, Mataranka 21 October 2022 Darwin
7 May 2022 Wollongong Trundle, Glengarry Hilton, Tibooburra, Thargomindah, Windorah, Aramac 13 May 2022 Mackay $2.21 million
26 March 2022 Hay Silverton, Cameron Corner, Arkaroola, William Creek, Kingoonya, Kimba 1 April 2022 Adelaide $2.1 million
22 May 2021 Alice Springs Barkly Homestead, Hells Gate Roadhouse, Karumba, Kynuna, Alpha, Taroom 28 May 2021 Gold Coast $2.97 million
19 October 2019 Melbourne Wentworth, White Cliffs, Noccundra, Birdsville, Jundah, Hughenden 25 October 2019 Townsville $2.36 million
8 May 2019 Perth Kalgoorlie, Tjukayirla, Warakurna, Uluru, Oodnadatta, Copley, Cameron Corner, Louth, Cudgegong 17 May 2019 Sydney
19 May 2018 Brisbane Mitchell, Yaraka, Middleton, Camooweal, Mataranka 25 May 2018 Darwin $1.97 million
27 May 2017 Adelaide Roxby Downs, Oodnadatta, Alice Springs, Tobermorey Station, Einasleigh 2 June 2017 Cairns $1.67 million
7 May 2016 Mackay Blackall, Thargomindah, Tilpa, Cootamundra, Dargo, Melbourne, Devonport 13 May 2016 Hobart $1.53 million[7]
9 May 2015 Canberra Hay, Silverton, Marree, Birdsville, Boulia, Hughenden 15 May 2015 Townsville
31 May 2014 Perth Meekatharra Marble Bar Broome Fitzroy Crossing Mount Barnett Victoria River 6 June 2014 Darwin
4 May 2013 Adelaide Coober Pedy, Uluru, Warakurna, Tjukayirla, Laverton, Kalgoorlie 10 May 2013 Fremantle
14 April 2012 Melbourne Wentworth, Tibooburra, Innamincka, Windorah, Winton, Undara 21 April 2012 Cairns
21 May 2011 Brisbane Mitchell, Longreach, Gregory, Savannah Way, Hells Gate, Lorella Springs, Katherine, Jabiru 27 May 2011 Darwin $690,000
20 March 2010 Sydney Nyngan, Copley, Silverton, Broken Hill, Copley, Oodnadatta, William Creek, Arckaringa, Yulara 27 March 2010 Alice Springs $103,000
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See also

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