[Kimble]

I just found out about other Cannonball type races, such as the Player's Run and the Bull Run, although much small, a chance to see supercars unleashed onto the roads. Are there any other Cannonball like races besides these 3?

Just curious.

NO :hihi:

 

[Gustav]

Gumball is the ones, the others are just copies.

 

[E30Gumball]

Some people have no choice but to use others.

The gumball is a "click" event in my opinion.
(no offence to the gumball entrants here as i have many as friends)

 

[Kimble]

Gumball is the ones, the others are just copies.

You are right Gustav. There is only one Monty Phyton Driving Circus.

Someone should create a real street racing event. A world championship of street racing... with the best cars and drivers... and prize money... and true luxury... and a real hollywood movie should be produced about it... and a highend computer game with the best physical 3D engine... and a 2 day party that the world will never forget. MAN THAT WOULD BE COOL! ouich

 

[dmc]

www.driversrun.com

booked on this!! should be excellent fun..

Kim's event looks like the dogs b******s but is for serious "players" only.
www.ultimaterally.com


if you go over to www.car81.com and look in the forum there's a few events detailed there..

 

[Paul M5]

The Cannonball 8000 goes form London to Rome each year (http://www.cannonball3000.com/) - although while i'd say its great fun, its really just a gumball rip-off. Just look at the weblink name?? It is however a bit more affordable than the gumball at only £3000. Has anybody taken an M5 on it in the past couple of years??


Paul

 

[Airman]

There is also the Torpedo Run coming up in September: www.torpedorun.com

That event includes race tracks, a race between the particpants in hovercrafts, the DTM-race in France a visit at Pagani in Italy, many parties and a lot of fun on the road.

It's worth a try!

 

[Landy]

Just today I posted an article about the Torpedo Run. In my eyes it is a better and more exclusive event than any other.

 

[jimmyz2]

Then there is the NudeGirls Run.Just send me $10k each,And I will make sure a nude girl is your co-pilot from Los Angeles to Lake Tahoe.:thumbsup:

 

[polizieim5]

I just found out about other Cannonball type races, such as the Player's Run and the Bull Run, although much small, a chance to see supercars unleashed onto the roads. Are there any other Cannonball like races besides these 3?

Just curious.

Last year there were two Bullrun events, the 7 day Bullrun USA with approx. 80 cars (including many Gumballers, i.e. myself, Joe Macari, Richard Rawlings, Nicholas Frankl, and others) and the Bullrun Europe with nearly 50 cars....so I wouldn't call these small. The Bullrun addresses a lot of complaints Gumball participants have had in the past, but I prefer to remain diplomatic about this.

I've never met anyone on Gumball or Bullrun who's done anything else. I think it would be hard to do more than 2 or 3 rallies a year and still have time for work!

Best,
Alex

 

[yourk]

I dont see how anyone can take the risk of doing such events in the United States, Especially if they are a U.S. Driver. The risks of loosing your license or even being put in jail for day while facing serious legal problems is just too much for me. I personally think that U.S. "gumballers" need to just stay out of country. How do you take those risks Alex? I know living in NJ i can't risk losing my license.

 

[Oz-cro]

Which of these Euro-based events is the most affordable for the average entrepeneour?:flag:
What´s the average cost of a gumball rally , say for a E39 M5?(fuel, entry fee, toll,anything else??)
Are sponsors generally allowed?

 

[Airman]

Among others, I participated in the 2002 Gumball, the 2003 Players Run and also in the Memorial Run. This year it's time for the Torpedo Run.

During the Torpedo Run (16th September 2005 - 24th September 2005) you drive for almost 5000 km across Europe. In the entry fee of 9860 Euros included are almost every costs: luxury hotels including breaktfast and dinner, parties everey night and also on every daily leg a special event at the checkpoint (racetracks, hovercraft race between the participants, DTM-race in France etc.). The entry fee for Torpedo Run is cheaper than the one for the Gumball. But the participants get a lot of fun on the road, parties, events an more for their money. It's really worth every cent!

 

[polizieim5]

Which of these Euro-based events is the most affordable for the average entrepeneour?:flag:
What´s the average cost of a gumball rally , say for a E39 M5?(fuel, entry fee, toll,anything else??)
Are sponsors generally allowed?

Sponsors are allowed as long as they dont conflict with overall event sponsors.

All teams pay an entry fee (8-10,000 BPS). The rest depends entirely on the entrant's car, shipping, insurance, equipment, fuel, etc. These vary widely, but I think they must range from $25,000 USD to $50,000. These figures assume you already own the car. If not, add $15-50,000 USD for rental, and who knows for purchase.

Shipping a car by sea is approx $3000 each way from the US to Europe.

best,
Alex
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[Ashok Arora]

I did the Memorial Run with Christian etc. and that was fun:

http://www.memorialrun.com/

I am planning something similar for next year:

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=48330&page=1

In the meantime, I can recommend the BEAUJOLAIS RUN for those of you in the UK in looking to do something worthwhile in November:

http://www.gosh.org/events/driving_challenge/index.html

Here is a goofy picture of me & my codriver when we did this last time:

:M5thumbs:

 

[prova4re]

Here are a few for you,
www.charitycarrallyz.com

www.tv2005.co.uk

www.driversrun.com

www.gumball3000.com

www.cannonballruneurope.co.uk

www.ultimaterally.com

www.playersrun.com

www.bullrun.com

www.cannonball8000.com

www.cheshirecannonball.co.uk

www.britballrun.co.uk

www.mongolrally.co.uk/

www.extremesunrun.com

www.supercarrun.com

www.rabbit-run.co.uk

http://journals.aol.co.uk/neilowen31/SCREWBALL2005/entries/26

 

[Ashok Arora]

Here's another one:

http://www.out-run.co.uk/

 

[Oz-cro]

Sponsors are allowed as long as they dont conflict with overall event sponsors.

All teams pay an entry fee (8-10,000 BPS). The rest depends entirely on the entrant's car, shipping, insurance, equipment, fuel, etc. These vary widely, but I think they must range from $25,000 USD to $50,000. These figures assume you already own the car. If not, add $15-50,000 USD for rental, and who knows for purchase.

Shipping a car by sea is approx $3000 each way from the US to Europe.

best,
Alex
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Thank you very much Alex:M5thumbs:

Hope to see you soon one one of these events as a fellow competitor:M5rev: :wroom:
I want to drive my own car, a rental is too much trouble IMO, Im thinking BMW M5 or Audi RS6:M5launch: