JAX Tyres & Auto Gosford franchisee owner, Peter Bonvino, will be participating in the upcoming spring Shitbox Rally, an iconic event that unites car enthusiasts to raise funds for the Cancer Council. 

The Shitbox Rally is renowned for its unique and adventurous challenge, where participants drive cars, valued at less than $1,500, across Australia’s rugged terrain. This year, Peter will team up with his brother-in-law Nathan Metcalfe for the second time, as the duo return as the Sons of AnaCamry.  

Taking place from the 18th to the 26th of October, participants will be making their way from Bendigo to Townsville for the 2024 spring edition.  

Peter and his team are determined to complete the distance and plan to visit each JAX Tyres & Auto store on the way. Every donation made to Sons of AnaCamry will be acknowledged with a special mention on their Shitbox vehicle, honouring those who have been affected by cancer. 

Last year’s rally raised over $2 million for the Cancer Council, and that amount has already been surpassed in 2024, with $2,084,708 raised so far.  

Peter says, “Everyone has had someone in their life affected by cancer; I lost my mother-in-law. By participating in the Shitbox Rally, we can make a difference and support those who are struggling. Our goal is to cross the finish line while raising as much money as possible and enjoying the event as a team. I am especially looking forward to the dress-up days, so be sure to follow along and check out what we get up to and how much money we raise.” 

Craig Daniel, owner of the JAX Tyres & Auto Fairy Meadow franchise, can’t participate this year but has sponsored a car to show his support.  

Craig says, “As a new franchisee owner, I’ve had a personal interest in the Shitbox Rally for a while. Seeing other franchisee owners get involved motivated me to join in. Although I can’t participate directly, we decided to get involved by becoming a sponsor. The whole JAX Fairy Meadow team is fully behind it, and we look forward to seeing our branded car in the Spring Shitbox Rally.” 

About JAX Tyres & Auto

Founded in 1949, JAX Tyres & Auto is one of Australia’s most well-respected and professional tyre and mechanical retailers, specialising in tyres, wheel, suspension, vehicle servicing and vehicle safety checks. The company operates through more than 90 stores in Australia. Monthly, it serves more than 60,000 customers and provides them with the best tyre brands, advice, service and price for cars and 4x4s. JAX Tyres & Auto is also at the forefront of tyre retailing technology through a strategy called JAXIT, which encompasses digital deployment to stores and consumers from the central source of data, which allows consumers to search and choose a solution 24/7/365 for all their tyre and automotive maintenance needs from the convenience of online. Its complimentary JAX Inspect report assesses all the vital parts of customer vehicles so that no matter the journey, JAX can get people there with surety and safety, enabling peace of mind driving. www.jax.com.au