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Oracle of DelphiGumball 3000! Where the Rich Race
May 15th 2006 21:51
Apart from sounding like an über cool candy machine, the Gumball 3000 is a race. A HUGE one in fact. The Gumball 3000 started in 1933 where a renowned motorcyclist Mister Baker, travelled America coast-to-coast in 54 hours, which warranted the nickname he earned, Cannonball. Since then, he held an annual race since 1914, where he invited participants to enter.
In the 1970s, a motor journalist Brock Yates had started the ‘Cannonball Baker Sea To Shining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash’ in honour of the great Cannonball. The first race was held on April 1, 1971, and first prize was a Gumball dispenser.
Since then, the race has evolved to a 8 day race, covering 3000 miles in three different continents which change every year. Famous celebrities usually partake in this event, racing their supercars from point to point. It’s goal is to unite nations through a common passion for music, fashion, film and the motorcar.
Participants this year included Bam Margera, Tony Hawk, and Snoop Dogg!
Check out more info here: Gumball 3000
In the 1970s, a motor journalist Brock Yates had started the ‘Cannonball Baker Sea To Shining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash’ in honour of the great Cannonball. The first race was held on April 1, 1971, and first prize was a Gumball dispenser.
Since then, the race has evolved to a 8 day race, covering 3000 miles in three different continents which change every year. Famous celebrities usually partake in this event, racing their supercars from point to point. It’s goal is to unite nations through a common passion for music, fashion, film and the motorcar.
Participants this year included Bam Margera, Tony Hawk, and Snoop Dogg!
Check out more info here: Gumball 3000
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