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Car race where cars cannot cost more than $500 (www.npr.org)

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[–] Hubi@feddit.org 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

There used to be a rally like this across eastern Europe, starting in Germany. I think they changed the route to the Balkans after the war in Ukraine broke out. It's not even about being first place, it's really just about making it to the end in the shitbox of your choice. The fun part is breaking down on some random dirt road and having to fix the car together.

Also in regards to the pic in the article: Where the hell do you even find a 190e in drivable condition for less than 500$?

[–] mdd@lemm.ee 4 points 2 days ago

Most of these cars start as non-running junkers. Racers can sell parts off the car and add to the budget but must keep track of it all.

The big investment is time. Looking for cheap parts, making the car reliable, etc.