Overview:
Colin McRae, kiss my exhaust pipe. You can forget your MKII Escorts, Audi Quattros and RS 200s - this is a retro rally, Russian style. Here's your chance to put your driving skills to the test behind the wheel of a rubber band powered Hungarian shoe box.
The Cars:
You've heard all the jokes about Ladas and Skodas? Well they've got nothing on the Trabant. This car is the epitome of East German engineering skills (or lack thereof!): an assembly of tin plate and bolts with less oomph than a wheel barrow on tranquilisers. That, however, along with the fact this little beast had an ordering time measured in centuries and was the only car you could get before the wall came down, has made this vehicle an all-time classic.
The Lowdown:
We organise one car per two guys and meet downtown at the Economic University. Once the cars are tuned up and the local rally guys show you around the sophisticated equipment, we lead you along the banks of the Danube through Budapest and up into the scenic Pilis Mountains to a place called Dobogóko (Beating Heart). Everything takes place on public roads and you'll be surprised at how much courage it takes to attempt passing your mates at such ridiculously low speeds!
Lunch:
The event includes a hearty Hungarian meal at a country pub situated in the Pilis mountains.
What's Included:
- A guide plus transport to and from meeting point
- 1 Trabant for every two guys
-Â Meal at countryside restaurant
-Â 1 beer each (once the driving is over)Â
Duration:
- Allow approximately 4-5Â hours
Notes:
- Don't expect this to be real rally driving - more a jaunt in the Hungarian mountains with a bit of boy racing. A top laugh!
- A valid driver's license is required for each driver (there are no restrictions for passengers).
- Local road laws apply and you can't drive whilst over the legal blood alcohol limit. So we'll book this for late morning / early afternoon and you need to get to bed before dawn and not have beer for breakfast!