Gumball 3000 is an annual 3000 mile international rally that occurs on public roads. Each year a new route is chosen for the race to occur.
The 2009 Gumball 3000 will start in Los Angeles, California on May, 2, 2009 and end seven days later in Miami Beach, Florida. The over 100 cars participating will have scheduled stops in Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, New Orleans and more.
2007 Race Canceled
The 2007 Gumball 3000 was canceled after participants Nick Morley and Matthew McConville were involved with a hit-and-run accident in Macedonia which led to the death of another driver. Morley and McConville attempted to flee the scene and were allegedly picked up by a BMW. The two reportedly tried to leave the country.Jalopnik: [http://jalopnik.com/cars/gumball-3000/gumballers-nick-morley-and-matthew-mcconville-arrested-after-hit+and+run-fatality-257447.php Gumballers Nick Morley And Matthew McConville Arrested After Hit-And-Run Fatality
Gumball 3000 News and Articles
Gumball3000blog: 2007 Gumball 3000 Cancelled (May 4, 2007)
Jalopnik: Gumballers Nick Morley And Matthew McConville Arrested After Hit-And-Run Fatality
Slate: The Gumball 3000 rally: Yet another reason to hate the rich (2002)
References
Fast Facts
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Race beings May 2, 2009 at 1 PM PST
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Festivities being May 1, 2009 with free concerts at Santa Monica Pier
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Start
Los Angeles, California
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Finish
Miami Beach, Florida
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Celebrity drivers include David Hasselhoff, Bam Margera, Ryan Dunn, Tony Hawk
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U-N-I, DJ Muggs of Cypress Hill scheduled to perform
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Founded in 1999 by Maximillion Cooper
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Racers must avoid being stopped for breaking street laws
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The race was canceled in 2007 after a fatal accident
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Many participants have been fined for speeding and other traffic offenses or had their cars confiscated by the police
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Sometimes referred to as a street race
