THE Banger Rally Challenge recently organised by St Austell Round Table has been completed successfully by Launceston lads Mike King and Alan Barriball in Alan's 1998 Citroen.

This epic trek challenge started in St Austell on September 19 and finished in Rome on the 23rd.

Some 80 vehicles took part in the challenge, passing through France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, and Italy.

Unfortunately, not all made it to Rome due to breakdowns or mishaps.

For the full report, and a round up of the area news and sport, see this week's edition of the 'Post'.