Special Rally for a special cause
Tomorrow the Spring Shitbox Rally will begin where cheap cars will be pushed to their limits from Bendigo to Townsville all in the name of cancer research.
Hundreds of teams have purchased cars valued at less than $1500 to take on the 2,345.7km journey they hope to complete over the next eight days with all funds raised for the Cancer Council.
Last year’s rally raised over $2 million for the Cancer Council, and incredibly that amount has already been surpassed in 2024, with $2,084,708 raised so far.
One of the teams is led by Peter Bonvino, a JAX Tyres & Auto Gosford franchisee owner,.
He and brother in law Nathan Metcalfe will be teaming up for a second time in their team named Sons of AnaCamry.
The event is one that is close to Bonvino’s heart.
“Everyone has had someone in their life affected by cancer; I lost my mother-in-law,” he said.
“By participating in the Shitbox Rally, we can make a difference and support those who are struggling.
“Our goal is to cross the finish line while raising as much money as possible and enjoying the event as a team.
“I am especially looking forward to the dress-up days, so be sure to follow along and check out what we get up to and how much money we raise.”
Bonvino is usually joined by fellow fellow JAX Tyres & Auto franchise owner Craig Daniel, who has chosen to sponsor a car.
“As a new franchisee owner, I’ve had a personal interest in the Shitbox Rally for a while,” he said.
“Seeing other franchisee owners get involved motivated me to join in. Although I can’t participate directly, we decided to get involved by becoming a sponsor.
“The whole JAX Fairy Meadow team is fully behind it, and we look forward to seeing our branded car in the Spring Shitbox Rally.”
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