FRIENDS from Nailsworth have signed up for Europe's craziest driving challenge, the Monte Carlo Rally.

The Monte Carlo or Bust is Europe's ultimate banger rally and a renowned event - team Nailsworth will be led by Benjamin Davies, who will be hoping to lead his town to glory.

Simon Johnston, the rally spokesperson, said: "We are delighted that Benjamin and the team are joining us next summer and we wish them all the best with their preparations.

"It will be great to see what their car will look like and we hope the people of Nailsworth will support them as they prepare for the event."

Over three days, the Monty Carlo Rally will take the drivers through six countries, but the banger must be worth less than £500.

Hundreds of cars will be decorated, and crews will wear fancy dress, as they take on some of Europe's most exciting and challenging roads.

The team will have to complete a variety of hilarious challenges en route, to compete for points and prizes.

On the final day, they will finally arrive in Monte Carlo for a lap of the famous F1 street circuit.

So far, Europe's annual banger race has raised more than £500,000 since 2013, with the event growing year on year.

The hope is that other groups from Nailsworth and surrounding areas take part - more details can be found at bustrallies.com