Just got the Gumball 3000 2006 route!!!
24-06-2005, 01:11 PM
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Just got the Gumball 3000 2006 route!!!
Off the radar..
The route involves lots of air transportation of cars and people. London-Istanbul-Beijing-North Korea-South Korea-Toyko-Los Angeles
Oh yes
24-06-2005, 01:32 PM
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OMG,,,,fooking mad!!
How much is it to enter this year Lee?? I heard it was BIG money this time round due to the flying the cars etc,,,,,,shed any light
With Lewis on this,,,what ya doing it in,,,come on,,,spill the baked beans
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I'd love to do something like this.
I been thinking lately, that if i contacted a big car manufacturer and offerd my services to drive and promote their name in exchange for them handling the fees, then i would be more than willing
Its just going about doing something like that which i aint got a clue
I been thinking lately, that if i contacted a big car manufacturer and offerd my services to drive and promote their name in exchange for them handling the fees, then i would be more than willing
Its just going about doing something like that which i aint got a clue
24-06-2005, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Snowy_Astra
I'd love to do something like this.
I been thinking lately, that if i contacted a big car manufacturer and offerd my services to drive and promote their name in exchange for them handling the fees, then i would be more than willing
Its just going about doing something like that which i aint got a clue
I been thinking lately, that if i contacted a big car manufacturer and offerd my services to drive and promote their name in exchange for them handling the fees, then i would be more than willing
Its just going about doing something like that which i aint got a clue
24-06-2005, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by ste_gt
Originally Posted by Snowy_Astra
I'd love to do something like this.
I been thinking lately, that if i contacted a big car manufacturer and offerd my services to drive and promote their name in exchange for them handling the fees, then i would be more than willing
Its just going about doing something like that which i aint got a clue
I been thinking lately, that if i contacted a big car manufacturer and offerd my services to drive and promote their name in exchange for them handling the fees, then i would be more than willing
Its just going about doing something like that which i aint got a clue
24-06-2005, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Porkie
I reckon its going to be Ł25-30k. Thats as much as I'd be willing to pay anyway so hopefully it won't be any more!
geeeze I'm SO in the wrong job!!
Hey lee,,,you need a receptionist,,,we can split ya wages,,,lol
CarismaDave 2005 Gumball was Ł10k each I believe to enter,,,then add on ya petrol, drinks, Speeding Fines
Ohh how the other half live
Anyone wanna take me! I can push if we break down x x x
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Ł10k I could stomach but over that is just stupid! Plus the missus would kill me....hat's two weeks at the Banyan Tree in the Seychelles!
Though I'd have more fun at the Gumball obviously........
Dave
Though I'd have more fun at the Gumball obviously........
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24-06-2005, 02:46 PM
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To be honest mate...I prefer the Maldives BT to Seychelles...Seychelles is over-rated IMO 
Never been to Sandy Lane though....that in Caribbean? I always use itc-classics.co.uk cannot go wrong
Dave
Never been to Sandy Lane though....that in Caribbean? I always use itc-classics.co.uk cannot go wrong
Dave
24-06-2005, 04:42 PM
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Would it just.
Was showing the peopl ate work the route from this thread today. Woman who sits opposite said to me that'd be handy for your car.
I asked why to which she replied, well Fords are made in Istanbul aren't they.
Thing is she's ALWAYS right (even worse than me) so I just said yes.
Was showing the peopl ate work the route from this thread today. Woman who sits opposite said to me that'd be handy for your car.
I asked why to which she replied, well Fords are made in Istanbul aren't they.
Thing is she's ALWAYS right (even worse than me) so I just said yes.
25-06-2005, 09:55 AM
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Hi Gumballers,
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 upon
entering Vienna will continue to fuel the champagne tents!
Well I thought I'd add a little future news to the gossip, and formally tell you about the 2006 Gumball! Listen up...because this
one is going to be ground breaking.... here's some info to whet your appetite.....take a deep breath before you read this - it's
alot to take in. I apologise in advance for overloading you with info - but this is quite a big deal.
As you are aware the Gumball 3000 Rally route changes every year and has increasingly taken in developing countries,
typically those emerging from non-democratic regimes (eg, Russia, Croatia, Hungary, Czech Republic, etc..), as its my way of
integrating those nations into the wider international community and also for the purpose of encouraging social and cultural
exchange between nations, as well as being great adventures for the events participants. After being courted by the Ministry for
Culture in Beijing and meeting with the North Korean Government over 2 years ago; for 2006, to cut a James Bond real life
experience short, we decided to consider taking the event to Asia, and after considerable planning and negotiations we have
decided to incorporate a 3000 mile route which incorporates Europe, Asia and North America in just 10 days, with the rally
starting in London and finishing in Los Angeles.
It is proposed that, following the first leg drive overland from London to Istanbul, we are going to fly all the cars and people to
Beijing (in Antanov Cargo Planes), and then drive north into the DPRK (North Korea), staying in Pyongyang before crossing the
DMZ into South Korea, across by sea to Tokyo and then again by air to the US to finish the rally in Los Angeles. The
provisional date for the rally is April 29 - May 8th 2006, to avoid clashing with Monaco GP, Cannes, etc....
After a year of visiting North Korea regularly, in March we received written permission from The General Kim Jong IL and the
government of the DPRK for the Gumball to enter the country from China, and cross the DMZ into South Korea. This is a most
exceptional permission, especially given the very high-profile of the Gumball Rally; creating an opportunity to bring people of all
nations (including Amercians, Japanese and South Koreans) together, particularly to end the technical war with the US and
better global international relations and securities. Since being granted this permission from the DPRK, following meetings at the
highest level with the United States goverment we have since gained permission and support from the South Korean, US
Governments and the United Nations to support the rally, and all the opportunities that it may create. Therefore the 'theme' of
next year's 2006 rally will be a 'World Peace Rally'. However, with politics being as they are, should events not enable us to
cross from North into South Korea, then as a contingency plan we have also confirmed an alternative and equally amazing
route from China to Tokyo.
The governments of each continent have also agreed for us to stage 'Music Concerts' that will be televised internationally. We
therefore plan to organise the first ever music concert in North Korea, and intend for U2 or The Rolling Stones or similar artists
to perform. With the music concerts being a major part of the Gumball, especially as they are further opportunities for the various
countries, sponsors and public to benefit and enjoy the event, in 2006 we will organise 4 concerts during the 2006 rally in
London, Beijing, Pyongyang and Los Angeles.
So thats our big news that we couldn't discuss until now. I hope you find it interesting to say the least. Its been an incredible 2
years behing the scenes in achieving the above, now I want to exploit it in the best ways possible - as situations like this don't
come about very often in ones life. Afterall, the President of South Korea won the Nobel Peace prize 2 years ago for his efforts
in attempting to cross the DMZ - even though his attempts failed. If this all goes to plan, then the media value to the Gumball
brand is phenomenal.
Have you seen Team America yet???? Well get ready to meet Kim Jong Il.
Finally, I've also attached the 'post rally press release' of this years event, confirming some of the highlights, and there's an
indepth version of who got up to no good on the website...talking of which, with our own forum now up and running, going
ballistic after we got 57 million hits during the week of the rally, we've created a 'PRIVATE AREA' to the forum that is exclusive
to Gumball participants from all years. To receive your log on password for this please email webmaster@gumball3000.com and
Mike Lawrence, our webmaster will sort this out!
Hope to see you at Goodwood...and if you are up for taking part in next years rally, with it being limited to just 80 cars we are
taking entries immediately from past Gumballers (before we accept any entries from new people), fees are increased to
marginally help cover the cost of the cargo planes, but with the overall cost to put on the event reaching the tens of millions, if
you have any ideas and contacts to some major sponsors please let me know. For questions about participating please contact
either Nick or Julie in the HQ.
Best regards as always,
Maximillion
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 upon
entering Vienna will continue to fuel the champagne tents!
Well I thought I'd add a little future news to the gossip, and formally tell you about the 2006 Gumball! Listen up...because this
one is going to be ground breaking.... here's some info to whet your appetite.....take a deep breath before you read this - it's
alot to take in. I apologise in advance for overloading you with info - but this is quite a big deal.
As you are aware the Gumball 3000 Rally route changes every year and has increasingly taken in developing countries,
typically those emerging from non-democratic regimes (eg, Russia, Croatia, Hungary, Czech Republic, etc..), as its my way of
integrating those nations into the wider international community and also for the purpose of encouraging social and cultural
exchange between nations, as well as being great adventures for the events participants. After being courted by the Ministry for
Culture in Beijing and meeting with the North Korean Government over 2 years ago; for 2006, to cut a James Bond real life
experience short, we decided to consider taking the event to Asia, and after considerable planning and negotiations we have
decided to incorporate a 3000 mile route which incorporates Europe, Asia and North America in just 10 days, with the rally
starting in London and finishing in Los Angeles.
It is proposed that, following the first leg drive overland from London to Istanbul, we are going to fly all the cars and people to
Beijing (in Antanov Cargo Planes), and then drive north into the DPRK (North Korea), staying in Pyongyang before crossing the
DMZ into South Korea, across by sea to Tokyo and then again by air to the US to finish the rally in Los Angeles. The
provisional date for the rally is April 29 - May 8th 2006, to avoid clashing with Monaco GP, Cannes, etc....
After a year of visiting North Korea regularly, in March we received written permission from The General Kim Jong IL and the
government of the DPRK for the Gumball to enter the country from China, and cross the DMZ into South Korea. This is a most
exceptional permission, especially given the very high-profile of the Gumball Rally; creating an opportunity to bring people of all
nations (including Amercians, Japanese and South Koreans) together, particularly to end the technical war with the US and
better global international relations and securities. Since being granted this permission from the DPRK, following meetings at the
highest level with the United States goverment we have since gained permission and support from the South Korean, US
Governments and the United Nations to support the rally, and all the opportunities that it may create. Therefore the 'theme' of
next year's 2006 rally will be a 'World Peace Rally'. However, with politics being as they are, should events not enable us to
cross from North into South Korea, then as a contingency plan we have also confirmed an alternative and equally amazing
route from China to Tokyo.
The governments of each continent have also agreed for us to stage 'Music Concerts' that will be televised internationally. We
therefore plan to organise the first ever music concert in North Korea, and intend for U2 or The Rolling Stones or similar artists
to perform. With the music concerts being a major part of the Gumball, especially as they are further opportunities for the various
countries, sponsors and public to benefit and enjoy the event, in 2006 we will organise 4 concerts during the 2006 rally in
London, Beijing, Pyongyang and Los Angeles.
So thats our big news that we couldn't discuss until now. I hope you find it interesting to say the least. Its been an incredible 2
years behing the scenes in achieving the above, now I want to exploit it in the best ways possible - as situations like this don't
come about very often in ones life. Afterall, the President of South Korea won the Nobel Peace prize 2 years ago for his efforts
in attempting to cross the DMZ - even though his attempts failed. If this all goes to plan, then the media value to the Gumball
brand is phenomenal.
Have you seen Team America yet???? Well get ready to meet Kim Jong Il.
Finally, I've also attached the 'post rally press release' of this years event, confirming some of the highlights, and there's an
indepth version of who got up to no good on the website...talking of which, with our own forum now up and running, going
ballistic after we got 57 million hits during the week of the rally, we've created a 'PRIVATE AREA' to the forum that is exclusive
to Gumball participants from all years. To receive your log on password for this please email webmaster@gumball3000.com and
Mike Lawrence, our webmaster will sort this out!
Hope to see you at Goodwood...and if you are up for taking part in next years rally, with it being limited to just 80 cars we are
taking entries immediately from past Gumballers (before we accept any entries from new people), fees are increased to
marginally help cover the cost of the cargo planes, but with the overall cost to put on the event reaching the tens of millions, if
you have any ideas and contacts to some major sponsors please let me know. For questions about participating please contact
either Nick or Julie in the HQ.
Best regards as always,
Maximillion
25-06-2005, 10:01 AM
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Well I was going to do this. But like fuck am I taking my McLaren F1 to Korea
(Oh all right I wasnt and I havent )
Its a serious point though. Latvia was a security risk, and thats a fairly small country to cross. Koreas fairly hefty in size. Wouldnt like to be carrying an American passport! Tokyo will be cool though.
80 People limit too. And open to previous entrants first. Wonder who will enter. AFAIK certain people were asked not to go this year in a bid to keep the speeds down.
Plus Cooper has a habit of saying things that turn out not to happen.
(Oh all right I wasnt and I havent
) Its a serious point though. Latvia was a security risk, and thats a fairly small country to cross. Koreas fairly hefty in size. Wouldnt like to be carrying an American passport! Tokyo will be cool though.
80 People limit too. And open to previous entrants first. Wonder who will enter. AFAIK certain people were asked not to go this year in a bid to keep the speeds down.
Plus Cooper has a habit of saying things that turn out not to happen.
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