Stuart Martin (Dad) 55, camera and tech expert, will lead the way in a work van towing a trailer to ensure we get all the way home.
Tom Martin, 18, second camera expert, navigator and drone operator will be the co-pilot in Gemma helping document our journey.
Conor Midgley, 34, will be driving Gemma and doing his best to keep it running for the entirety of the trip
Gemma is a 1999 Polski Fiat 126, and the star of the show. Built in Poland last millennia, known as the people’s car, and nicknamed ‘Maluch’ it is extremely small and powered by a tiny two-cylinder engine. Connor bought Gemma after spying it online whilst he was self-isolating with COVID. Connor decided life was too short not to act on rash impulses. Following a complete mechanical re-build over the last two winters, Gemma is now, finally ready for adventure.
The challenge is a homage to the gumball 3000. A 3000-mile rally on public roads, where rich and celebrity entrants drive high speed, high value supercars long distances, staying in high end hotels. Our rally will be a father and two sons driving one of the worlds least valuable cars and staying in tents.
Our no-frills rally will run from Malin head at the top of Ireland loosely following the west coast over 600km to Mizen Head at the bottom of Ireland. Taking place from the 9th of July to the 16th.
Everyone knows someone effected by cancer and following a close family members death and close friends very recent battle, we knew we wanted to help a cancer charity. 'Something To Look Forward To' caught our attention when we donated a spa break recently and discovered the great work they do. To see the person directly benefit from your donation is incredibly rewarding. This is an developing charity which needs all the help it can get to continue their fantastic work.
