Archive for October, 2005
Tuesday, October 25th, 2005
Announcement of the Gumball 2006 route received 24th of June 2005:
Hi Gumballers & fans,
With mini Gumball reunions appearing all over the world, if you’re heading for the Goodwood festival of Speed or Glastonbury music festival this weekend I’m sure stories of feeling like a ‘rock star’ as you waded through the masses of people […]
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Wednesday, October 26th, 2005
Letter received by Gumball HQ as of 18th of August 2005:
Dear Gumballers,
After much deliberating, and continued high powered talks about next years Gumball 3000, we’ve decided to opt for an alternate route. The North Korean route involved talks with everyone from our very own Prime Minister to the United Nations, and despite being granted […]
Gumball 3000 News | Comments (0)
Wednesday, October 26th, 2005
Letter by Gumball HQ received by one of the Gumballers including entry fee information:
Dear Gumballer,
You are one of the 40 past Gumballers to have already confirmed your wish to participate in the 2006 ‘World Rally’, and have paid the initial deposit to secure this place on the grid.
It is understood that you paid this […]
Gumball 3000 News | Comments (0)
Wednesday, October 26th, 2005
Ant and Pete are starting their own rally in 2006, the A&P Rally 2006. Here is bit of info:
After taking part in many road trips across Europe and North Africa, Ant and Pete have decided to use their experience and knowledge of what makes a good event, to give you the latest and most glamorous […]
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Wednesday, October 26th, 2005
GT3000 may be the suppliers of the best footage of the Gumball 3000 2004 and 2005 arround! Their cars (Porsche GT2 and GT3) are simply great and performing very well in a Gumball like event.
On their website is a nice writeup on the 2004 and 2005 rally. And offcourse don’t forget the videos!
Gumball 3000 Pictures, Videos | Comments (0)
Friday, October 28th, 2005
Kimble, the guy behind the upcoming Ultimate Rally is awarding $5,000 to the best video made in his Best of gumball 3000 competition!
There are only a few limitations:
Video max 8 minutes
Ultimate Rally logo at the start and end of the video
Video has to be finished before the 1st of December 2005
Go to the Ultimate […]
Gumball 3000 Videos, Rally News, Videos | Comments (0)
Saturday, October 29th, 2005
For those of you who haven’t seen them yet:
Alex Roy is a Gumball veteran, he is always among the first cars to arrive at the checkpoints. And while on the road he manages to shoot some amazing footage…
Right click, save as!
Lamborghini Trafficstop (Classic!)
Firenze police escort
Polizei M5 with sirens in Croatia
Ambulance escort in Croatia
Enjoy!
Gumball 3000 Videos, Videos | Comments (0)
Sunday, October 30th, 2005
Last September the Extreme Sports Channel aired a 6 part series about the Gumball 3000. The episodes didn’t contain that much driving, but all together it was nice to see more of the Gumball 3000…
Missed it? No problem, you can download the Extreme 2005 episodes here!
Gumball 3000 Videos, Gumball 3000, Videos | Comments (0)
Sunday, October 30th, 2005
Seems like a lot of people don’t know the roots of the Gumball 3000. Keep reading and you will!
In 1933 legendary motorcycle racer Mister Baker, had crossed the United States coast-to-coast in 54 hours, earning him the nickname Cannonball. He had had an annual race ever since 1914 (when he needed 11 days), and […]
Gumball 3000 Videos, Gumball 3000, Videos | Comments (0)
Sunday, October 30th, 2005
Just found this website with a bunch of videos made by a group of Gumball 3000 fans from Germany!
At the moment they got 12 videos which should keep you occupied for a while…
Gumball 3000 Videos, Videos | Comments (4)
Sunday, October 30th, 2005
Want to express your view on the Gumball or just read forum discussions about the Gumball 3000?
Here are the best Gumball 3000 forums:
Gumball 3000 Forum
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