May 3rd, 2007
The Gumball 3000 rally is receiving a lot of attention the past few hours, unfortunately though, for the wrong reasons. According to reports, Nicholas Morley, 30, and Matthew McConvile, 32, both British citizens, have been arrested in FYROM (Former Yugoslavian Republic Of Macedonia) for a hit & run incident when their Porsche 911 crashed into an elderly couple’s VW Golf, killing Vladimir Cepuljoski, 67 and seriously injuring his wife, Margarita who remains hospitalized in critical condition. Apparently, the two Brits tried to escape by getting into another car but they were caught by FYROM police.
Our thoughts go out to the family and friends!
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May 3rd, 2007
Fast Car’s Glenn and Midge are on the Gumball 3000 rally. In this clip, Glenn explains what happened when they had to get away from German Police, to avoid getting their car impounded and crushed!
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May 2nd, 2007
Albania, a country not necessarily known for its gestures of largesse, has opened its borders, and Presidential Palace, to the Gumball Rally - a group of Western millionaires driving hugely expensive cars - after they were banned from Germany and Turkey.
Since its inception seven years ago the Rally, a seven day dash for the rich and famous, has shot across several continents without much incident.
There has been the odd speeding ticket but no diplomatic incident. Until now.
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May 2nd, 2007
Jay from our friends from Gumball-Live.com has the oppertunity to ride with owner of this Ferrari Enzo all the way from the Trafalgar car park to the starting grid on Pall Mall street. What a nice ride that must be…
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May 2nd, 2007
Day 3 from the Gumball 2007 is almost over, so it’s time to sum up the best videos of the day! After day 1 and day 2, comes day 3. Sit down and relax and don’t forget to turn up the volume!
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May 2nd, 2007
We just found a video of Maximillions Coopers’ car, the Jaguar XJ220. The car was filmed just before the rally begins. This 3.5L Twin Turbo V6 produced 542 BHP and it has a top speed of 219 MPH. Not bad for this old lady…
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