Gumball 3000-Attended !!!!!

Stratos · 10th August 2008, 08:58

Today, I went to one of the biggest event I have ever experienced. The Gumball 3000. This time it was not Europe but America. The rally started in Nob Hill, San Francisco. It goes all the way to LA, San Diego, Las Vegas. From Las Vegas, two Antonov Cargo planes carry these cars to North Korea to experience the Mass Games. Later they go to Beijing to end the rally at the Olympic Games.

The atmosphere was filled with stunning machinery. Enzo, Gumpert Apollo, XJ220, Murcielagos, Gallardos, F430s, and many more. Some famous people taking part were David Hasselhoff who drove a Audi R8 but so was his KITT, Knight Rider car present as well. Secondly, Tyson Beckford drove a Land Rover Range Rover Coupe. The former mayor of San Francisco, Willie Brown was present as well. It was said that Tara Reid, Jodie Kid were to join as well.

Currently, I am posting pictures from the the starting grid parking. Later, I will post pictures from the start of the race. Due to the barricades it was very difficult to get good shots. Tried my best. Enjoy...!

PS: The Gumpert Apollo is just stunning and so is the XJ220 in person.

Stratos · 10th August 2008, 09:05

more pictures....the matt black Ford GT was fantastic so was the G55 and Enzo

Stratos · 10th August 2008, 09:10

One of the Cuban Brothers, they are present at every Gumball 3000 doing wierd things in wierd clothes.

Knight Rider - David Hasselhoff

Tyson Beckford - 2 Fast 2 Furious

Some photographer..

Gumball 3000-Attended !!!!!-photgrapher45.jpg

khan_sultan · 10th August 2008, 09:24

Nishanth, that's some serious machinery there. Must be feast for your eyes and ears..

Rudra Sen · 10th August 2008, 09:56

Stratos, absolutely fantastic range of cars.
Not to mention your photography skill. Extremely well exposed shots there. Congrats!

funkydevil · 10th August 2008, 09:57

Wow, those cars are amazing.

I can see a porsche with im guessing, 'Saudi Plates' too ...... I never knew people come from that far to participate in something like this.

khan_sultan · 10th August 2008, 10:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stratos

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Which car was this Stratos?

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attach...d-camaro45.jpg

Stratos · 10th August 2008, 10:04

Sultan, that is a Chevrolet Camaro. Restored with a different front end.

khan_sultan · 10th August 2008, 10:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stratos

Sultan, that is a Chevrolet Camaro. Restored with a different front end.

mmmmm... That's what got me thinking. The rear and the front end somehow were not registering in my brain as a single unit

.

dinar · 10th August 2008, 10:26

I still don't get it, if this is considered illegal in most of the parts, than how is allowed to be organized? man would love to run in it one day...

Stratos · 10th August 2008, 10:42

Time for the parade. This is the start of the rally and in some cases the cars were going very fast. Enjoy.

Stratos · 10th August 2008, 10:47

The very last picture in this stock, is a Dodge Challenger that was parked new my house. Never seen one before. Overall, a day to remember as I saw the XJ220, Apollo, Enzo, Challenger for the first time in my life. Gumball 3000 participation is now one of my dreams! Thank you.

Stratos · 10th August 2008, 11:06

I forgot to put pictures of the XJ220. Here they are...

abhiram7912 · 10th August 2008, 11:10

OMG stratos that challenger is looking at you seriously

BAKIYA_2K12 · 10th August 2008, 11:13

wow i hope i was there to see it thanks for the pic, nice shots

10th August 2008, 08:58	#1
Stratos Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: San Jose, CA - Posts: 2,386 Thanked: 355 Times View My Garage	Gumball 3000-Attended !!!!! Today, I went to one of the biggest event I have ever experienced. The Gumball 3000. This time it was not Europe but America. The rally started in Nob Hill, San Francisco. It goes all the way to LA, San Diego, Las Vegas. From Las Vegas, two Antonov Cargo planes carry these cars to North Korea to experience the Mass Games. Later they go to Beijing to end the rally at the Olympic Games. The atmosphere was filled with stunning machinery. Enzo, Gumpert Apollo, XJ220, Murcielagos, Gallardos, F430s, and many more. Some famous people taking part were David Hasselhoff who drove a Audi R8 but so was his KITT, Knight Rider car present as well. Secondly, Tyson Beckford drove a Land Rover Range Rover Coupe. The former mayor of San Francisco, Willie Brown was present as well. It was said that Tara Reid, Jodie Kid were to join as well. Currently, I am posting pictures from the the starting grid parking. Later, I will post pictures from the start of the race. Due to the barricades it was very difficult to get good shots. Tried my best. Enjoy...! PS: The Gumpert Apollo is just stunning and so is the XJ220 in person. Attached Thumbnails
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10th August 2008, 09:05	#2
Stratos Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: San Jose, CA - Posts: 2,386 Thanked: 355 Times View My Garage	more pictures....the matt black Ford GT was fantastic so was the G55 and Enzo Attached Thumbnails
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10th August 2008, 09:10	#3
Stratos Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: San Jose, CA - Posts: 2,386 Thanked: 355 Times View My Garage	One of the Cuban Brothers, they are present at every Gumball 3000 doing wierd things in wierd clothes. Knight Rider - David Hasselhoff Tyson Beckford - 2 Fast 2 Furious Some photographer..
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10th August 2008, 09:24	#4
khan_sultan Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,103 Thanked: 1,008 Times View My Garage	Nishanth, that's some serious machinery there. Must be feast for your eyes and ears..
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10th August 2008, 09:56	#5
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8,195 Thanked: 1,060 Times View My Garage	Stratos, absolutely fantastic range of cars. Not to mention your photography skill. Extremely well exposed shots there. Congrats!
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funkydevil BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London Posts: 326 Thanked: 7 Times	Wow, those cars are amazing. I can see a porsche with im guessing, 'Saudi Plates' too ...... I never knew people come from that far to participate in something like this. Last edited by funkydevil : 10th August 2008 at 09:58.
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10th August 2008, 10:04	#8
Stratos Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: San Jose, CA - Posts: 2,386 Thanked: 355 Times View My Garage	Sultan, that is a Chevrolet Camaro. Restored with a different front end.
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10th August 2008, 10:26	#10
dinar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: goa Posts: 1,056 Thanked: 42 Times	I still don't get it, if this is considered illegal in most of the parts, than how is allowed to be organized? man would love to run in it one day...
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10th August 2008, 10:42	#11
Stratos Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: San Jose, CA - Posts: 2,386 Thanked: 355 Times View My Garage	Time for the parade. This is the start of the rally and in some cases the cars were going very fast. Enjoy. Attached Thumbnails
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10th August 2008, 10:47	#12
Stratos Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: San Jose, CA - Posts: 2,386 Thanked: 355 Times View My Garage	The very last picture in this stock, is a Dodge Challenger that was parked new my house. Never seen one before. Overall, a day to remember as I saw the XJ220, Apollo, Enzo, Challenger for the first time in my life. Gumball 3000 participation is now one of my dreams! Thank you. Attached Thumbnails
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10th August 2008, 11:06	#13
Stratos Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: San Jose, CA - Posts: 2,386 Thanked: 355 Times View My Garage	I forgot to put pictures of the XJ220. Here they are... Attached Thumbnails
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abhiram7912 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York, Hyderabad Posts: 103 Thanked: Once	OMG stratos that challenger is looking at you seriously
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BAKIYA_2K12 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 188 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	wow i hope i was there to see it thanks for the pic, nice shots
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