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Old 29 April 2007, 09:52 AM
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Any one MAD enough to be going up town???

Wish i could But not with the KIDS To much pressure with all them PEOPLE around...

the ROUTE..
2007 Route — Gumball 3000

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Old 29 April 2007, 10:09 AM
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If they are heading to Dover (?) is it possible to catch them on their way - on the M20 say?
Old 29 April 2007, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by T123VOR
If they are heading to Dover (?) is it possible to catch them on their way - on the M20 say?

I know MCDONALDS @ Ruxley/Swanly is the best place to stand!!!!
Old 29 April 2007, 10:15 AM
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they start in PALL MALL. 14.00

& DRIVE to AMSTERDAM Check Point.
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What time do they usually go by?
It's hard to predict I suppose!!
My godson would love to see them fly by (me too I suppose lol!!)
Old 29 April 2007, 10:17 AM
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Last year i went to an ESC meet, & left my house @ about 5.30-6pm
& as i drove onto the A20 they all came Passed,
1 bloke in his LAMBORGINI Flmed me
And there was LOADS of People in the McDonalds watching /Waving etc...
Old 29 April 2007, 01:05 PM
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The cars arrived in Pall mall about 15 mins ago and start leaving at around 4pm. Their first check point is Amsterdam which they have to reach this evening.

3 Bugatti Veyrons in attendance as well as a converted A1 car.

If you've never seen one in the flesh get yourself down there as they are amazing.
Old 29 April 2007, 01:09 PM
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What a blast it must be.

I bet the adrenaline is pumping!

I was excited enough when a few of us went to Germany last year!
Old 29 April 2007, 02:14 PM
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Do you know what ROAD they are going down......


A20/M20
or
A2/M2
Old 29 April 2007, 03:19 PM
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They are definitely going on the M20- so i assume also the A20
Old 29 April 2007, 04:21 PM
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GTSPIRIT - Gumball 3000, Bullrun, Cannonball & MORE

Some pics and info there.
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There's a scoob running amongst the supercars too.

Old 29 April 2007, 04:37 PM
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Anyone know if they're using the tunnel or the Docks..?

I'm in the docks tonight and wondered if I'd see any of the supercars..?
Old 29 April 2007, 04:40 PM
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there are no set roads to get to their checkpoints. They are told where they need to go and suggested routes, however some go off via different routes to sample other roads and have their own mini-gumballs. The whole ethos of the set-up is to have an experience ... so as much driver input as possible is encouraged.

I believe they are using the car ferry to take them across the water, so will be heading to the docks ... obviousely.
Old 29 April 2007, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Gangsta Smurf
I believe they are using the car ferry to take them across the water, so will be heading to the docks ... obviousely.
Sorted..!!

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JUST GOT IN.

WHAT A RUSH...

Saw the VERON

SWEET

Pics soon....
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Old 29 April 2007, 06:50 PM
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i was there again
two years running
the car park behind the trafalgar hotel is the place to be
will post up some pics later

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Old 29 April 2007, 07:35 PM
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Welcome to My Photo Album: GumBall 3000 '07

Old 29 April 2007, 07:39 PM
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Cool pics Baz

Some awesome cars!
Old 29 April 2007, 07:53 PM
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heres mine











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Nice!
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Nice Pics.
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Old 29 April 2007, 09:19 PM
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should have some pics soon. mate had a press pass and nabbed my camera. i was meant to go with him but 8am was a bit of an early start for me.
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I was up there aswell.

Will post some pictures later.
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pics here:

AARONM3/Jens Gumball Pics - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting
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Awesome pics mate
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Cool pics.
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Cheers. will pass on comments to my mate who took them. he just nabbed my camera. jammy sod had a press pass, he was also meant to go to the party on Sat night but passed it up


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