:: GUMBALL 3000 BLOG ::

The Justice Ministry is looking at the possibility of banning international road rallies from the Dutch highways after two cars were seized when the international Gumball 3000 rally passed through the Netherlands on Sunday.

One Porsche and a Ferrari were confiscated after being driven at speeds of over 200 kph and overtaking on the right. Seven drivers, including US rapper and Pimp my Ride tv host Xzibit, lost their licences for breaking speed limits by over 50 kph.

‘There were no accidents but that is a question of luck,’ spokesman Koos Spee told the AD newspaper. ‘They were forcing other road users out of the way and we will not tolerate that.’

Some 70 drivers were also stopped for speeding in Germany. There were also incidents in Belgium, ANP reported. The cars will return through the Netherlands on their way back to London on May 6, but after changing the route it’s a big question if the Dutch Goverment let them go. (more…

The official Gumball 3000 announced some important news:

The Gumballers should be resting (or partying) at their hotel in Istanbul right now, while their cars are taken to Athens which will be there waiting for them to continue the rally tomorrow. However the route has now been changed and the ralliers will no longer be going to Germany. Stay tuned to our site to find out where the new location will be.

So the Gumballers will not be entering the Berlin Checkpoint. What the news route will be is a big question…

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The picture above is made on the start grid at Pall Mall street. From left to right, Tim Westwood, Xzibit and Jay Kay. Before the start at Pall Mall street, Xzibit and Maximillion Cooper gave a short interview. We’ve got the video material here. Watch it here!

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