GPS Coordinates Tip No.3
Blog March 1, 2017
One of the biggest frustrations and argument creator in a Scumrun car is “whether Dave entered the coordinates correctly” Unlike telephone numbers if you get a digit wrong on the coordinates you won’t just get a wrong number you will most likely get a new passport stamp as you... Read more
As with previous years we have teamed up with Herts Insurance to offer entrants short term cover specifically designed for Banger Rallies. We were the first to implement this and this is without doubt the easiest route in making sure you’re covered for the forthcoming trip. The information below... Read more
Survival Tip 2
Blog February 26, 2017
Steam from your radiator doesn’t have to ruin your day or cost a fortune to repair. Simply pour in Radweld and the advanced formula will target leaks in your radiator, sealing them permanently. – Seals leaks in minutes – Simply pour and fix – No clogging or damaging effect... Read more
Survival Tip
Blog February 25, 2017
When tasking/instructing/ordering one of the team to go and grab lunch whilst the other re-fuels be aware you’re about to play Petrol Station Roulette (especially if you send Dave) You simply won’t have time to file that complaint under the Misdescriptions Act so make sure you stipulate you actually... Read more
How to keep going!
Blog February 24, 2017
Next, in our series of helpful hints and tips, we deal with the inevitable situation that your car has broken down. Cars normally breakdown for a reason and we can normally determine what this reason is by the 1st call the team make to the organisers. Scumrun organisers are... Read more
Camping Advice (for newbies)
Blog February 23, 2017
So you’ve entered and you have the car and everyone in your family is bored with you going on and on about the forthcoming Scumrun! What on earth can you talk to them about now? Camping obviously!! The camping element of Scumrun is not how you may recall your... Read more
How to enter Scumrun without any planning? (Tip 1)
Blog February 22, 2017
1 – Visit www.ebay.co.uk and search cars, making sure to narrow your search to max budget £550 and vehicles with Tax / Mot 2 – From your list disregard anything without a ‘V’ engine wise. Popular choices are V8 but we have had V12 and V6 before. 3 – Ideally you... Read more
2016 Fundraising Update from Action for AT
News December 2, 2016
Scumrun raises vital funds raised for rare disease children’s charity Scumrun, now in its eleventh year, is the original charity driving event whose participants raise much needed funds for children’s charities. The 2016 event took place in May with fifty plus cars making the journey across Europe, taking on... Read more
Scumrun 2017 Charity Announced
News August 31, 2016
Together for Short Lives are the nominated charity for 2017. The money raised by Scumrun teams will go towards supporting children’s hospices to provide the best possible care for seriously ill children. Hospices all rely heavily on help from the public and donations are vital to make sure that... Read more
2017 Registration opens 10th June 2016
News May 29, 2016
Registrations for 2017 will open on the 10th June 2016 and the dates are now confirmed as Thursday 11th May – Monday 15th May. Keep watching our Facebook page and Website for details on how to enter and discounted entry for returning teams. Read more
