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Old 21st May 2007, 22:21   #1
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What should happen with Gumball 3000? (poll)

Reading the various forums, there are very mixed vews on this, so why not put this one to bed.
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Old 21st May 2007, 23:31   #2
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I dont think it can happen.
The only events will be those without the hype and stickers and that means no revenue from advertisers and that means no one will bother.

Sad, but i think truth.
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Old 22nd May 2007, 21:38   #3
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Maybe with less sponsors and less media attention. Events like this wil become more about people who love cars and less "celebrities" trying to up their profile...
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Old 22nd May 2007, 23:08   #4
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The problem is, who would go through all the work without massive profits ?
I couldnt imagine the logistics behind running an opperation like this.
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Old 23rd May 2007, 02:38   #5
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The problem is, who would go through all the work without massive profits ?
I couldnt imagine the logistics behind running an opperation like this.

Simpler than you may think.........
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The problem is, who would go through all the work without massive profits ?
I couldnt imagine the logistics behind running an opperation like this.

Hhhhmm..

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Reading the various forums, there are very mixed vews on this, so why not put this one to bed.
Can we have a poll on the poll options??
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Do they not get full permissions from each country they pass ?
I seriously thought the work involved would be amazing ?
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A rally organized by a group of enthusiasts could be organized.
RULES:Go from point A to point B and don't drive like an idiot.
No advertising, just have fun.
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A rally organized by a group of enthusiasts could be organized.
RULES:Go from point A to point B and don't drive like an idiot.
No advertising, just have fun.
Err...
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...I think they should do something like 6 tracks in 6 days, no public roads (truck/fly the cars there...) OR... not
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