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Crash Course: What Is The Gumball 3000 Rally?

Find out what the craziest recreational automotive rally in the world is all about.

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Tomorrow, in London, the 2010 Gumball 300 Rally kicks off its week long journey around the world. What exactly is the Gumball 3000 Rally? Well, first off, it's not really a "rally" in the traditional sense. There are no prizes or awards for being the fastest, you don't need pace notes and if you drive normally, your car won't end up in a ditch. So what is it then? It's a 3000 mile road tour that takes place on the public roads of seven different countries around the world started by designer/skateboarder Maximillian Cooper back in 1999. Still interested? Read on to find out what they key things you need to know about the Gumball 3000...

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