Just as you’re reading this, what remains of the 250 shitboxes that left Perth last Saturday are struggling into our northernmost capital after nearly 4,000kms of red sand, red snakes and red skin. Of course you’d know all this in fine detail because you have been following the lack of progress of the official Weekend Australian Motoring Team in the 2014 Shitbox Rally through our world exclusive coverage on the Australian’s website.
The 500 shitboxers have faced up to the extreme challenges that only the physically and emotionally devastating conditions in the heart of Australia can throw up. (And there was a lot of throwing up, particularly after one memorable night at Marble Bar’s Iron Clad Hotel.) Yes we manned and womaned up, taking on extreme challenges like the Meekatharra Skimpies, the Where’s Wally dress up theme party in Broome and relaxing by the crocodile infested Fitzroy River.
Readmore Shitbox Rally coverage here: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/executive-living/nice-day-for-a-dusty-wedding-on-the-shitbox-rally/story-e6frg9zo-1226940347904
