Gumball 3000 “London to Istanbul 2011"

the 13th annual gumball 3000 rally takes place from may 26th through june 1st 2011..
starting with a launch party in london on wednesday 25th may the flag drops the following afternoon thursday may 26th from central london, where 120 amazing vehicles will set off on the incredible 3000 mile route across europe all the way to the majestic city of istanbul.. The route includes overnight checkpoints race circuits music concerts and parties throughout..

from london the first stage takes drivers to paris arriving on the evening of thursday 26th.. from paris the cars head south to barcelona arriving on friday 27th from barcelona the event heads along the french riviera to monaco arriving on the afternoon of saturday may 28th.. all participants will be staying at the monaco fairmont hotel perfectly positioned to watch the monte carlo F1 race in style infront of the famous “hair pin” bend on sunday may 29th.. after 2 nights of partying in monaco the rally heads to venice arriving on monday may 30th and then on to belgrade on tuesday may 31st.. the final stage crosses the finish line in istanbul on wednesday 1st june!!
this awesome once in a lifetime adventure costs an entry fee of £25,000 (approximately $33,810) per car and as ferris bueller once said “if you have the means then i highly recommend it!!” the entry grid is restricted to 120 vehicles.. from supercars to vintage.. luxury.. muscle.. custom and electric futuristic concept cars.. the more amazing the vehicle the greater the chance of being selected..