Mike & Karl (father & son) both dedicated petrol heads. Both well versed in the art of the bodge so ideally suited to Scumball are entering to raise money for the Perthes Association.

Perthes disease is a potentially crippling disease of the hip which affects children (mainly boys) between the ages of 2 and 15 years. In Perthes disease the blood supply to the growth plate of the bone at the end of the femur (the ball and socket joint of the hip) becomes inadequate. As a result the bone softens and breaks down.

They have chosen this charity to support Max, a Perthes sufferer who spent over year in a wheelchair.

What's it all about ?!

Well, for up-to-date details you need to visit the web site as listed below, however just to give you a flavour here's the itinerary for event which pretty much says it all.

Day 1

We’ll be meeting at Nottingham for a briefing, buffet dinner, beer and a good scout round everyone else’s Scum-chariots on the Thursday night.

Day 2

Early start. Hopefully straight to Donington Park for a few parade laps ( Subject to their confirmation at this point), then probably a bit of filming before we head down to Dover to meet and board the ferry. Quick Channel-hop before we make our way to a nice hotel near Brussels Airport. Few more drinks, bar meal and get some sleep. Unless you want to sample Brussels fine nightlife, in which case you have our pity!

Team Pontikak was born after we watched the 2006 Scumball event on Sky TV and decided that I wanted to take part. The Scumball is very loosely based on the Gumball rally. Instead of roaring across exotic countries in supercars Scumballers drive from Donnington race circuit (UK) to Nurburgring race circuit (Germany) in cars worth less then £1000, a round trip of 1000 miles, all in aid of charity.

Mark & Karl

Day 3

The Nordschliefe is open to the public all weekend, so on Saturday the hardcore track maniacs can head straight to the ‘Ring and get some quality time in. Alternatively, sleep in, stop for lunch on the way to Nürburg, maybe put a few sighting laps in and head to the hotel. The hotel is about 20 minutes from the ‘Ring this year. (Damn Truck GP!)

Day 4

Sunday is dedicated to track time at the Ring, use up your 10 lap allowance, then start buying your own if your car is still healthy! We’ll also most likely go out for something to eat on Sunday evening. - Pistonklausse is consistently fantastic every time we’re there and they deserve our custom again. - Steak Argentina anyone?

Day 5

The ‘Ring may be open on the Monday, so the hardcore lappers might get in a few more circuits before they set off. Sometime during the afternoon we’ll all head over the border into France, to Reims. Once there we can soak up some of the local champagne and have a nice meal of snails and other stereotypical delicacies. We’re staying in the city centre, so going out is definitely an option. It’s good to see the old pits and grandstand just outside the town too.

Day 6

Tuesday is another easy cruise, back to the Ferry port in plenty of time for some duty-free shopping and a bite to eat before we catch the ferry back to Blighty.