PETROL heads from Okehampton are being asked to submit their entries for a 1,000 mile rally challenge across Europe.

The 2013 Monte Carlo or Bust Banger Rally is now open for entries and organisers are hopeful of finding a team from Okehampton to burn rubber over the 1,000-plus miles to Monte Carlo via France, Switzerland and Italy.

The rally challenges entrants to source a banger car for less than £250 and take part in a variety of 'Top Gear' style challenges along the way and compete for points and prizes.  

Teams are encouraged to raise money for a local charity of their choice and can share their progress with supporters back home via live GPS tracking.

There are a series of prizes up for grabs including trophies for the best — and worst — dressed teams.

Rally spokesperson, Cuthbert Ware-Armitage, said: 'This is a brilliant opportunity to get your team into gear and experience some of the greatest roads in Europe in some of the worst cars from Okehampton.'

The rally takes place from July 12 to July 14. For more information visit http://www.montecarloorbust.eu">www.montecarloorbust.eu