07/10/2026
Day 4 of Bangers for Ben… everyone home, one car short.
An early start from Bordeaux for the run to the ferry. Quite a feat for some, with reports that the last reveller had only made it to bed at 3am. The designated drivers had, thankfully, retired much earlier.
Every car was still running as we set off, thanks in no small part to the brilliant AA team. Without their help throughout the rally, several would have struggled to get this far. A huge thank you for keeping us all moving.
Those who left early squeezed in some back roads and avoided the tolls. For the rest of us, the scenery was mainly motorway, with a ferry deadline to concentrate the mind.
Sadly, the Rhino team’s Back to the Future Saab couldn’t quite manage the future journey home and stayed in France.
But this is Bangers4Ben. Another team, who were flying back to Ireland, handed over their car so Rhino could drive back to the UK. Everyone got home, and Rhino actually got an upgrade. They remained in high spirits, with plenty of material for their next social media post.
Four days, some of the best roads we’ve driven, excellent hotels, good food and a very well organised event. A big thank you to everyone who made it happen, and to the other teams for the company and laughs.
Thanks again to Profit Box, Roger Young, Wearewood Digital and Octane for sponsoring our reveal film and helping get the Shight Rider nonsense started.
The rally is over, but there’s still time to put a few pounds BEN’s way. If you’ve enjoyed following along, please help us support the automotive industry charity:
https://giving.ben.org.uk/pf/lawgisticsb4b2026
Enjoy the final pictures. See you next year!
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