Unit A, Wormdale Farm, Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7PX


London to Cape Town 2012



29 January 2012

After 29 days in all types of weather and road conditions, father and son team Mike and Ben Dawson fulfilled a dream as they completed the 14,000 mile trip of a lifetime on the epic London to Cape Town World Cup Rally. Having been well in contention in the early stages, they suffered a strut failure 1500 miles from civilisation! But after a few phone calls and a two-day wait the new parts were fitted and they were on their way. Two day and night drives got them back amongst the 40-car pack and their great drive in the Mk2 Escort was eventually rewarded with the 'True Grit' cup and a finish position of 29th overall.


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