Kimble: "Ultimate Rally" in 2006. $2mio prize money! - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

Kimble · 28th May 2004, 20:01

Together with my Dubai business partners, I am launching a new street rally format called "Ultimate Rally" in 2006. Seven days, 5000 kilometers, and $2 mio prize money. 4 checkpoints, 1 finishline. The first 3 cars share $150.000 CASH at every checkpoint (100K, 30K, 20K) and $1.4 mio at the finish line ($1 mio, 250K, 150K). Advanced GPS & UMTS handhelds will be used to track all cars in realtime (speed & routing statistics). This will prevent cheating and all drivers receive the routes at the same time. We are now working on the legal aspects to protect the organizers. Watch out for the launch of www.ultimaterally.com by the end of this year and start spreading the word.

I like to hear your questions, opinions, suggestions and criticism. Thank you,
Kimble

SSpray · 28th May 2004, 20:05

BB · 28th May 2004, 20:20

We will reach high average speeds

crazy price money

hope it will work!

grtz,

Gustav · 28th May 2004, 20:27

The URL doesnt work.

What about kimball3000.com ?

Price money is nice twist. Lonman: tune that GT2 of yours

Also, 2006

Danish · 28th May 2004, 22:02

That is a new twist to the Gumball Rallies. It should certainly up the competitiveness quite a bit, but I would be concerned about exactly that in combination with drivers with more money than skills. Fatalities could happen. It certainly will generate a lot of publicity. Something like a *****match on wheels?
Michael

Avia1 · 28th May 2004, 22:14

I think this is a recipe for disaster. Lots of money on the line, some drivers going balls to the wall to win it. However I think there is a way around it and that's to certify that every driver has some level of skill. Maybe each driver taking part should be forced to take a couple of 3 day courses, set up by Kimble teaching them how to drive their car. There should probably also be ground rules laid out, certain rules that shouldn't be broken or you get time penalties.

Sounds like a lot of fun though, great idea.

Danish · 28th May 2004, 22:27

Maybe the slogan should be "It's not a rally, it's a race!"...

28th May 2004, 22:47

I don,t know what to think about it
a lot of good points already made here above
the rally - race idea sounds great !!!

butt there are accident waitnig to happen
when people have that kinda money in mind

so it will be important to set up some good rules
think about it ....................

Keep up the good driving

Oakleyz

mpyy · 28th May 2004, 22:48

I'm stunned and amazed! It will be one heck of a race!

MP

Kimble · 28th May 2004, 22:57

The Ultimate Rally is aimed to be the most challenging driving event ever. The drivers will have to combine driving skills with realtime strategic planing & thinking. The only qualifications you need to participate is a fast car, 2 build in cameras (one facing the road, one facing driver & co-driver) and you will have to deliver your tapes at every checkpoint to the organization. We wont bore the drivers with lame parties. We will make sure you get enough sleep in exclusive setups. At the end of the event the participants will spend 2 luxurious days together, the best photos and films will be shown, live video conferencing with participants in hospitals, and the most amazing celebrations for the winners.