The Gumball 3000 parade in London kicks off with 17 minutes of eye candy. The most expensive luxury cars join the parade, but spectators say some “clowns” join in, as well.
The Gumball 3000 is an idealistic event showcasing the best cars that most people can’t afford owning for themselves. It was founded in 1999 by Maximillion Cooper. Unlike most parades of luxury cars, the Gumball 3000 is not a real race. The only real objective is that the participants need to cover and complete a 3,000 mile drive on public roads.
Organizers of the Gumball 3000 even go so far as to call it merely an “adventure” or a “road trip” for luxury car owners and drivers. However, it needs to be noted that not all countries approve of the parade. There have been many cases when the drivers had to pay heavy traffic fines for over speeding. In the worst occasions, some cars have even been confiscated.
It didn’t help that in 2007, the event was cancelled mid-run. This was because an accident caused by the parade resulted in two fatalities. The VW Golf of an innocent 67-year-old Macedonian couple was hit by British drivers Matthew McConville and Nick Morley.