You can turn around and drive home, sell the car and fly back or give it away for charity. All these options are your responsibility but we can help guide you with information about the average going rates for your type of vehicle in many of our destination. NOTE: selling a car in with foreign […]
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Can we get our own sponsors?
All participants are required to have official Caucasian Challenge sponsor stickers on their racing vehicle. However some teams like to offset the cost of the Challenge or increase their charity donations by finding their own team sponsors. Go for it!
Continue ReadingHow much money should I bring?
That is entirely up to you and depends on many factors like the fuel efficiency of your car, the accommodation you choose and what you eat. We ballpark it somewhere around 1000-1500 Euro per person (accommodation included). If you choose our hotel package, this amount will naturally decrease. You can find more detailed information here.
Continue ReadingWhat about vaccines, medical issues, and general health during the event?
We highly suggest contacting a traveler’s clinic in your home country or your personal doctor to find out what kind of vaccinations you might need or medical precautions you should consider before traveling across the Caucasus. We highly recommend you bring a medical kit with you, which should include the following: Painkillers Ointments for insect […]
Continue ReadingWhat maps and navigation techniques do you recommend?
There is a series of maps for the whole route including all countries. The really exciting part comes when resources are outdated, inaccurate or there are no maps at all. For this we set GPS navigation waypoints and advise that you have a GPS device that you are comfortable with. We highly recommend Garmin GPS […]
Continue ReadingWhat and where will we eat?
There are so many options! We full heartedly recommend trying the local cuisines and stop at the road side for a snack in a little eatery as often as possible. In the evenings we usually meet in the designated hotel and often have dinner together. After years of travelling, we know how to find the […]
Continue ReadingWhat happens if I get lost?
If? You definitely will. Luckily help is on hand in all sorts of ways. There are your fellow participants who in the spirit of the event will always lend a helping hand (or occasionally completely stitch you up and send you the wrong way). But who better to point the way than the friendly locals. […]
Continue ReadingWhat about car maintenance and repair?
Team members are solely responsible for any fuel costs, repairs, and any other costs associated with their event vehicle. Upon the instance of a breakdown, the teams will be responsible to procure the services of a local mechanic since the organizers will provide no repair services en route.
Continue ReadingWhat if I break down on the way?
We could say bad luck but it’s rather good luck. You have a wonderful opportunity to test your sense to find a mechanic or someone who knows someone maybe far from the next village, test your team mate’s nerves and learn names of car parts in local languages.
Continue ReadingCan I make it with a 2WD car or do I need a 4WD?
The routes are designed so that any car can participate, no matter its age or model. Of course, we might all be expected to get out and push at some point.
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