Gumball 3000

Episkt. Team Polizei eskort genom italien

2008-04-01T04:06:00.000-07:00

This is soooo good!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=bbbtK90LZ9E

3000 miles is out on DVD

2007-11-07T05:44:00.000-08:00

Go get your copy of the 2007 Gumball 3000! It´s out on DVD now and you can watch some nice trailers right here! (thanks to re:member kreditkort)

Gumball Day 3

2006-05-02T00:14:00.000-07:00

After a very long first leg to Budapest. The Gumballers will have to get up very early tomorrow morning. The planes are leaving for Phuket tomorrow night but all the cars need to get to the airport and in the cargo planes and that takes quite a lot of time.

Tuesday 2nd May:
Lunch checkpoint in Belgrade, Serbia between 11AM - 1PM at the City Hall! After that departure to Phuket, Thailand

Fireworks in budapest!

2006-05-02T00:12:00.000-07:00

Gumball checkpoint vienna

2006-05-01T15:03:00.000-07:00

Great video of the Gumballers arriving in Vienna. Alex Roy first, followed by the blue Honda NSX. Followed by the rest of the Gumballers. Some of them are really showing off and the crowds love it! Tango and Sten drive by with their favorite girl hanging out of the window!

London starting line

2006-04-30T15:17:00.000-07:00

Gumball 3000 is on!

2006-04-30T15:04:00.000-07:00

This years insane rally is off! Check out all the new cars, videos and profiles here, it will be updated as the rally goes with the best links and info.

Gumball 3000 is looking for volunteers

2006-04-13T06:11:00.000-07:00

The Gumball 3000 is looking for volunteers in Phuket to assist during the rally’s stay on the island. For the chance to rub shoulders with stars such as Daryl Hannah, hip-hop star Missy Elliot and former Baywatch babe Pamela Anderson, send an email to duncan@gumball3000.com

To qualify, applicants must be between 20 and 30 years old, and “good looking”. In return, assistants will receive a free T-shirt and a cap.

Gumball winners 3ezer back for more

2006-04-13T06:08:00.000-07:00

The winners of last years Gumball Enthusiast Award are back for Gumball 2006!

This year it’s not a Lotus Esprit but their Porsche Boxster that will carry them during the 3000 mile journey. Team 3ezer will be team 100 this year and is ready to have a lot of fun again!

Gumball 3000 at the Hard Rock Hotel

2006-04-09T11:36:00.000-07:00

The Gumball ensemble will do their one and only US stop at Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas before crossing the finish line in Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills

Torquenstein’s NEW Ultimate Racing

2006-04-04T04:02:00.000-07:00

Torquenstein is back with a vengance in this years Gumball 3000!

The monster car for this years rally is none other than the Ford GT!
• 550 BHP• 0-60 in 3.3 Sec!• 1/4 mile: 11.6 @ 128 mph• 5.4 L SuperCharged v8• Coupe• Black

Check out his own webpage for more info and some nice wallpapers

2005 Gumball 3000 short film

2006-03-30T16:12:00.000-08:00

Just a short movie (15 min) by Team 57 made during last years rally, thought it would be nice to post it so we all can get the right mood!

Lamborghini rips it up! 2005 vid

2006-03-29T13:15:00.000-08:00

From last years gumball, check out this awsome start from a Lamborghini Murcielago :D

Torquenstein in monster viper for 2006?

2006-03-29T02:58:00.000-08:00

Another nice rumor, Torquenstein is supposedly up for a new run, altough only once the rally reaches the US, but non the less!

It's said he´s in a brand new Viper doing 700-900bhp?!

Time will tell... :)

Jodie Kidd & Aidan Butler in a Koenigsegg?

2006-03-29T02:55:00.000-08:00

Rumor has it Jodie Kidd and Aidan Butler might show up in a Koenigsegg at this years gumball!
Eventhough it's only rumors it certainly would be very nice to see!

Super Speeders 2

2006-03-27T13:50:00.000-08:00

Not Gumball, but lots of nice super cars, just the thing we need before the Gumball rally kicks off! Enjoy!

Kimble vs Gumball 3000

2006-03-27T13:39:00.000-08:00

Kimble, notorious Gumball player who's on the verge of launching his own race had this to say recently on the Ultimate Rally forum about him joining the GB3000 race this year.

"I got invites from Max and some fellow Gumballers, but my demanding business is keeping me from participating this year.
And I think this three continent stuff is going to end in a nightmare. I am looking forward to many interesting posts."

Gumball 3000 videos

2006-03-27T13:27:00.000-08:00

To ease your urge for the latest Gumball 3000, here's some of the best videos from previous runs!

Videos

Gumball Rally Google Video

Best of Gumball 3000 Rally 2005

Team Polizei — Alex Roy

Team 56

Ferrari 360 Modena onboard videos

Gumball 3000 Latest Update

2006-03-27T13:22:00.000-08:00

Dear Gumballers,

ROUTE
After much deliberation, rolls of red tape, recees, meetings with Governments and world leaders, the UN, mayors and the military we can now confirm the definitive route of the 2006 World Rally.

Setting the benchmark for all modern day explorers, the start flag will drop in Central London on Sunday 30th April, when 100 of the most amazing cars, stars and eccentrics will set off on stage one driving a 1000 mile route through Europe, crossing the capital cities of Brussels, Vienna, Budapest, and upon reaching ‘war torn’ Belgrade, all cars and drivers will be airlifted in Russian Antanov cargo planes and an Icelandic Air Boeing 757 to Asia for stage 2.
After landing on the idyllic tropical Island of Langkawi off the coast of Malaysia, the route follows a 1000 mile drive through the beaches and tropical rainforests of Thailand to reach Bangkok for another huge party. The following day the grid will again be airlifted to Salt Lake City, USA, for the final 1000-mile stage through the desert. The route will travel via the Bonneville Salt Flats to Las Vegas and then onwards to cross the finish line on the famous Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills on Sunday 7th May, ready to party the night away with Hugh Hefner and his Playmates at the famous Playboy Mansion!

VISAS
Visa Requirements are the responsibility of the entrant. It is advised that each Gumballer checks from the list below and investigates with their respective passport agency whether their passport type has specific VISA requirements. Below is a list of countries along the 2006 Gumball route:

UK
France
Belgium
Germany
Austria
Hungary
Serbia
Malaysia (www.imi.gov.my)
Thailand (www.thaiembassyuk.org.uk)
USA

GROUND CLEARANCE
Time to get your tape measures out! For the cargo planes we need to know the ground clearance at the very front of your car by Wednesday next week (ie. the height of the lowest part of your front bumper). The reason for this is that it affects where your will be loaded within the aircraft. Additionally, if your car has been modified, ie. it has flared wheel arches, wider wing mirrors etc, please let us know as this may have an effect as well.

PASSPORT DETAILS
If you have not already done so, please send in a scan of your passport to nick@gumball3000.com immediately.

FLIGHTS
Some of you have enquired into the possibility of obtaining 1st class seats for the two passenger flights. Unfortunately our 757 does not have any first class seats but it does have 12 business class. We will be allocating these to you guys by drawing straws.
We are looking into the costs of private jet charters at the moment. It will be expensive but if any of you are seriously interested in this option please let us know as the take up will of course affect the price.

INSURANCE
Everything is still on track. Still finalising the finer details.

PLAYBOY TICKETS
We have limited tickets for the Gumball 3000 Playboy Mansion Party on May the 7th. These will cost $400 each (includes food and drinks all night). No more than two extra tickets per car will be allocated to start with to give everyone participating a fighting chance of getting their mates along.

SHIPPING
Time is now running out especially if you are thinking of transporting your car from the states to the start in London. Please contact Transcar for a quote (shipping brochure attached).

ENTRY FORMS
If you or your co-driver has changed or has not given us their details please let us know as soon as possible. It is imperative with this world route that we have up to date information from this point on.

Best Regards,

Nick Wyllys

Gumball 2006 info

2006-03-27T12:54:00.000-08:00

The eight annual Gumball 3000 Rally will be held this may 2006 and will set a milestone by taking the 120 participants through 3 continents in 8 days.

Dates:

Gumball 2006 will take place from the 29th of April until the 7th of May.
29 April - Registration Day and Start Party
30 April - Rally start in the afternoon
1-2nd May - Europe leg
3-5th May - Asian leg
6-7th May - US leg

The route:

The Event follows a 3 stage, 3000 mile driving route that incorporates Europe, Asia and the United States.
Stage 1 Europe - London (UK) to Belgrade (Serbia) The cars and participants will then be flown to Malaysia.
Stage 2 Asia - Malaysia to Bangkok (Thailand). The cars and participants are then flown across the pacific to the USA.
Stage 3 Salt Lake City (USA) to Los Angeles (USA) via Las Vegas.

Costs

As done in past years, loyal past Gumballers will recieve a discount of 25% with the total entry fee being £30,000 (based on 2 persons per car); and £40,000 to new participants.

The entry fee includes accommodation in the most amazing 5-star hotels each night, including the night of registration (Sunday 30th April) throughout the week, until (and including) Monday 8th May. This includes all breakfasts, lunches and dinners, as well as several wild parties. Throughout the week all drivers and co-drivers will share Deluxe double/twin rooms to accommodate two people.

Gumball 3000 Teaser trailer

2006-03-27T12:52:00.000-08:00

Gumball 3000 Teaser 2006

> 1.25 million people attended the Gumball rally last year
> 10.200 magazine features about the Gumball have been published in the last two years
> Gumball fan club has over 1.3 million members
> WPP assigned Gumball 3000 a brand value of $160 million in 2005

In this video Maximillion Cooper tell us what we can expect of the 2006 rally.

Download the video
151 mb / QuickTime

Gumball 2006

2006-03-27T12:33:00.000-08:00

“Gumball goes around the World in 8 Days”

Sunday 30th April - Sunday 7th May

3000 miles, 200 drivers, 100 cars, 8 days, 3 Continents, 1 Amazing Adventure!
& 7 Spaces Remaining!

Following Phileas Fogg’s quest to traverse the world in 80 days back in 1872, the 8th annual ‘Gumball 3000′ Rally today announces its most ambitious route ever, with a 3000-mile adventure around the world, starting in London and finishing just 8
days later in Los Angeles!

‘Picture Pamela Anderson navigating her way through the streets of Bangkok, with Johnny Knoxville, Bam and Tony Hawk
coming up her rear in his beat up Cadillac, and Snoop Dogg in hot pursuit and you start to get the picture, Gumball 3000 is a
real life wacky races!’

Setting the benchmark for all modern day explorers, the start flag will drop in Central London on Sunday 30th April, when 120 of
the most amazing cars, stars and eccentrics will set off on stage one driving a 1000 mile route through Europe, crossing the
capital cities of Brussels, Vienna, Budapest, and upon reaching ‘war torn’ Belgrade, all cars and drivers will be airlifted in
Russian Antanov cargo planes and an Icelandic Air Boeing 757 to Asia for stage 2.

After landing on a tropical paradise Island off the coast of Malaysia, the route follows a 1000 mile drive through the beaches
and tropical rainforests of Thailand to reach Bangkok for another huge party. The following day the grid will again be airlifted,
this time to Salt Lake City, USA, for the final 1000-mile stage through the desert. After the ‘Gumball All-stars’ take on the Utah
Jazz basketball team for a game of one-on-one, the route will travel via the Bonneville Salt Flats to Las Vegas for a ‘Gumball
exclusive’ performance from hip hop legend Snoop Dogg at the Hard Rock Hotel, and then onwards to cross the finish line on
the famous Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills on Sunday 7th May, ready to party the night away with Hugh Hefner and his Playmates
at the famous Playboy Mansion!

The first Gumball 3000 took place in 1999, when British Gumball creator Maximillion Cooper invited 50 of his friends to take part
in a 3000 mile Rally around Europe. Eight years later, Gumball has consistently hit the headlines as “Cool Britannia’s” most
unique addition to pop culture. Described by Vanity Fair Magazine as “the most rock ‘n’ roll car rally ever staged” and famed for
its exploits and celebrity participation, the event attracts stars including Oscar-winning star of the Pianist and King Kong Adrien
Brody, supermodels Jodie Kidd and Linda Evangelista, Kill Bills Daryl Hannah, Jackass’ Johnny Knoxville, skateboard and MX
legends Tony Hawk and Carey Hart, and rock stars including Pink, The Happy Mondays Bez, The Darkness, Placebo, Blink
182, Goldie, Jamiroquai and even Ms Minogue.

The entry grid is packed full of superstars and supercars from the worlds of music, film and fashion, driving everything from
Ferrari Enzo’s and Bugatti Veyrons to Rolls Royce Phantoms and even a humble Ice Cream van. Gumball is certain to cause a
stir wherever it goes; in 2005, over 3 million people took to the streets in 13 countries to watch the Gumball drive through and
TV coverage was broadcast in 180 countries. 2006 will be even bigger.!

For further information, go to www.gumball3000.com or email info@gumball3000.com. Due to an extra cargo plane we still
have 7 spaces remaining so if you are up for it, get filling in the application form at the bottom of the terms and conditions off the
2006 Rally page of the site.

“If Batman took a vacation, he’d do the Gumball!”