Gumball 3000

[yocod]

For those unaware, the Gumball 3000 occurs during the first week of May, running exclusively in the United States this year (Cali for Florida route). They are stopping for a night in Dallas.

Supposedly, the stop will be on May 5th, at the W Hotel. A couple of buddies and I will probably swing by the W and check out some of the rides. There will definitely be some awesome cars there, so if you get a chance, I encourage you to come out :thumbsup2:

[RaceMX-M3]

sounds fun to me

[Crash]

I'd be down for that. Cinco de Mayo.

[Carlos]

Ghostbar and sweets rides sound good.

[BMW_TT]

I believe they'll be in around 4 PM, depending how fast they're driving LOL

[mpulse]

I say we get a table and bottle service for that night at ghostbar and arrive via a rented "DFWAC" Helicopter and land on the roof!!! I'm down for that!! How cool would that be!!!

B-rad

[BMW_TT]

I actually know a waitress at the Ghost Bar that trains with me at the Muay Thai gym. She's really cool with the management.

[yocod]

I actually know a waitress at the Ghost Bar that trains with me at the Muay Thai gym. She's really cool with the management.

Would definitely be a good time if there was not work the next day. Well, it would be a great time, but work would be miserable. Still, if a group is able to get into Ghost Bar w/o having to pay an unholy cover charge, I'd be up for stopping by for a while. While I'm still reasonably young...my 2:00AM weekday party days seem to be over :thumpdown:

[Carlos]

No cover Tuesday - Thursday. Table reservations might be advised.

[hi5ingmf]

I will be there around 4 ish to see some of the stupidity of them coming in, should be a great time

[Crash]

I just want to see the cars.

[BMW_TT]

I just want to see the cars.

+1 :thumbsup2:

[Dave]

This works out perfect. I get off work at 3:30 and work about 8 blocks from the W. Count me in.

[mrfva]

Brett will be in the race driving his Bugatti Veyron. Has anyone confirmed a table reservation yet?

I actually know a waitress at the Ghost Bar that trains with me at the Muay Thai gym. She's really cool with the management.
Which one? What's her name?

[ccompton]

ghost bar and nice cars, a good combo

[KentAnd]

I really need to check it out. It would be fun.

[RaceMX-M3]

For those unaware, the Gumball 3000 occurs during the first week of May, running exclusively in the United States this year (Cali for Florida route). They are stopping for a night in Dallas.

Supposedly, the stop will be on May 5th, at the W Hotel. A couple of buddies and I will probably swing by the W and check out some of the rides. There will definitely be some awesome cars there, so if you get a chance, I encourage you to come out :thumbsup2:

Anyone confirm this is happening at the above stated time and location?

[yocod]

Anyone confirm this is happening at the above stated time and location?

I was told that by a friend who has a friend running in it. So, it's kinda double hearsay lol. Another poster believed they would be in around 4PM that day.

I'll try to confirm to see if plans have changed. Oh yeah...they left Cali today. Some good photos floating around the web.

[Henry]

I definitely making plans to see the Gumball cars.

I read somewhere that they're supposed to be in Dallas from 7:00 PM Tuesday to 9:30 AM Wednesday before leaving to Houston.

[yocod]

I definitely making plans to see the Gumball cars.

I read somewhere that they're supposed to be in Dallas from 7:00 PM Tuesday to 9:30 AM Wednesday before leaving to Houston.

When they arrive is really up in the air. Some will drive faster and get here earlier in the evening. But, I would guess 7:00PM means that's when they are all expected. But, it's definitely going to be Tuesday evening, and they are staying at the W, though they may be doing something else downtown that evening too (not sure what, yet...)

[BMW_TT]

When they arrive is really up in the air. Some will drive faster and get here earlier in the evening. But, I would guess 7:00PM means that's when they are all expected. But, it's definitely going to be Tuesday evening, and they are staying at the W, though they may be doing something else downtown that evening too (not sure what, yet...)

Ghostbar

[yocod]

Ghostbar

Do you know of anything before that, though? That would be after 10 or 11PM, I would imagine.

[BMW_TT]

Do you know of anything before that, though? That would be after 10 or 11PM, I would imagine.

I would assume they'll be resting up for the party then head out the next day. I can find out.

[mrfva]

I was told that by a friend who has a friend running in it. So, it's kinda double hearsay lol. Another poster believed they would be in around 4PM that day.

I'll try to confirm to see if plans have changed. Oh yeah...they left Cali today. Some good photos floating around the web.

Last time I chatted with Brett (in the Veyron) he was in Cali en route Vegas (5/2), followed by Grand Canyon (5/3). They're probably en route to New Mexico today (5/4) and spending the night there, I believe. Next stop after that will be here in Dallas (5/5), followed by Houston, New Orleans, Orlando and finally Miami (5/8).

[mpulse]

I live about 5 blocks from the W so I will make sure and head over there after work tomorrow. If anyone wants to meet me at my place and walk over give me a shout.

B-rad

[hi5ingmf]

5/5 at 4:00 is when they should be starting to roll in.... 7:00 is when they all should be here by

[yocod]

5/5 at 4:00 is when they should be starting to roll in.... 7:00 is when they all should be here by

That is what I've heard too. I've half considered driving out west on I-30 a little ways to see some of them on the road, but we'll see.

Also, the cars may be congregating in some of the outside parking lots adjacent to the W, along Museum Way. That may be the best chance for a photo op..I'm betting that when the drivers are ready to party (or crash), the cars are stored underground at Victory for the night.

[mpulse]

I have had a couple people PM me that want to head over (walk) from my place to the W around 5:30-6:00pm. If you want to join us PM me and I will get you my info.

So far I have 2 people from the forum other than me.
1. 2008GT500
2. Dave

[Dave]

Has anyone confirmed a table reservation?


Edit:

I just got of the phone with them and they ARE charging cover tonight. I spoke with Brad and he said he would be happy to reserve us a table for 6 with a minimum of one bottle (~$300 depending on the liquor ordered). He was expecting a large crowd so line jumping would be included. If anyone has a hook up there you need to speak up ASAP.



Dave

[Crash]

I'm just going to scope out the cars.

[yocod]

I'm just going to scope out the cars.

Same here. Rumor has it that Snoop Dogg may make an appearance there tonight, so y'all have fun.

Regarding the cars, I believe they had lunch planned in Amarillo, then may be traveling east to OKC, and then on down I-35. Weather is pretty nasty up around OKC right now, so that could slow them down a bit (or maybe not lol). But, despite the cloudiness, it should stay dry here, so hopefully there will be a good chance for photos.

[Blake]

I'm going to the party

[mpulse]

I am thinking we just go for the cars too. In the past when I have been out to Ghost Bar for a big night it has been between $750-$1500 for the night. I still wouldnt mind pitching in if we got a nice group to go up. If this was a Friday night I would be over it like a fat kid on cake!!

B-rad

[yocod]

Aside from a birthday party for somebody, I've never done table service. Still always manage to spend at least $100 anyways. Would rather just buy a couple bottles of something nice to keep at home than do that anymore.

The Gumballers should start to arrive between 4:30-5:30, and the cars will be outside until around 10:00pm. The lot is outside, at the SW corner of Victory Park Ln and Museum Way. There are some open parking spots along the streets, and some other lots too (that may cost a few bucks). I'm thinking of going either at 6 to get some photos in before its too dark.

[yocod]

...oh, and supposedly (according to Dallas Morning News), a driver got busted in New Mexico for going like 160-170 in his Veyron. He's been detained and the car "impounded" lol. So, that's one less sweet ride to see. :(

[Fubar]

I have a friend who lives at the W. It may be time to pay him a visit.

[Dave]

And I am out, yall have fun.

Had to work late and my wife just informed me that the dog liqui-crapped all over the living room. Have fun looking at rare and exotic cars while I am up to my elbows in semi solid dog poop.


:mad:

[hi5ingmf]

Just saw fubar drive away... You exhaust got more looks than the 430 pulling in

Edit: **** there are a lot of rednecks in tx, "man... My Camaro can so pull on that lambo".Then he proceeded to get in a third gen

[Fubar]

I am sure there are better pix coming.

[hi5ingmf]

I will post mine when I get a chance to go through them... I forgot my flash so I have a lot of crap

Here is a teaser:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3399/3506418348_29551b096f_b.jpg

[RaceMX-M3]

I was planning to do this but I have a stomach bug and my daughter is sick so I'm stuck at home. Check out the Bugatti with Texas plates?

[Carlos]

I didn't get to make it either. More pics pls...

[tranman329]

the cars ended up showing late.

[hi5ingmf]

some crap, excuse the noise, and when I went to see the boo-gotti it was gone

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3410/3505945765_547279e422_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3611/3506750038_515edf8193_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3399/3506418348_29551b096f_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3633/3505955315_391cc67672_b.jpg

[RaceMX-M3]

Anyone know which car is in the lead? How fast do they really drive?

[Blake]

will, shame on you for not going!

b-rad, hope you had a blast!

[Fubar]

will, shame on you for not going!

b-rad, hope you had a blast!


Damn, I didn't know Keith Richards entered the Gumball :dontknow:


Sweeeet

[Crash]

Yeah, I'm upset with myself this morning. Did the Ultimate Aero ever show up?

[Michael-Dallas]

I was planning to do this but I have a stomach bug and my daughter is sick so I'm stuck at home. Check out the Bugatti with Texas plates?

Interestingly enough, those plates are registered to a Porsche Carrera GT and not a Bugatti Veyron.

///Michael

[Crash]

The Bugatti got pulled across the street for a little bit to get detailed. Supposedly it ended it's Gumball run here in Dallas.

[mpulse]

This is a picture of the two Bugatti Veyron's parked outside the Ghostbar at about 2am. The night was amazing!!!

B-rad "Maximillion Cooper and Tony Hawk said I would have gotten the Spirit Award" Voreis

[Blake]

This is a picture of the two Bugatti Veyron's parked outside the Ghostbar at about 2am. The night was amazing!!!

B-rad "Maximillion Cooper and Tony Hawk said I would have gotten the Spirit Award" Voreis

i can't wait to see the pics. somehow i managed to spend $1900 last night???

[Crash]

i can't wait to see the pics. somehow i managed to spend $1900 last night???

Now I don't feel so bad about not coming.

[mrfva]

I was planning to do this but I have a stomach bug and my daughter is sick so I'm stuck at home. Check out the Bugatti with Texas plates?

Hope you feel better. That Bugatti with the TX plates is owned by a Dallas resident. The gold one I believe is owned by a sheik.

[mrfva]

The Bugatti got pulled across the street for a little bit to get detailed. Supposedly it ended it's Gumball run here in Dallas.

That's correct. I can confirm that to be true. He had other affairs to attend to. He had a great run from what I heard this morning.

[Silentrun]

Any more pictures?

[Jetmech]

All the info --- http://gumball3000.com

[Fubar]

I think I may have a go at this next time around. Anybody else want to run the Gumball?

[RaceMX-M3]

I think I may have a go at this next time around. Anybody else want to run the Gumball?


what does it cost to enter?

[mpulse]

I will have a go at it mark!!! Sign me up!!! After last night I am selling my soal to get in next years rally.

The fee for this year was $44,000 and that was for two drivers and all the meals and hotels.

They were also selling the last half of the journey (Dallas - Miami) for $15,000 last night.

I was talking to one of the gumballers and he said thay are thinking of raising it to around $120K next year. I dont think that will happen though.

B-rad

[hi5ingmf]

last years San Fran to Beijing was something like $300k

[yocod]

last years San Fran to Beijing was something like $300k

It is different every year. This year would be pretty "cheap" since it is all U.S. driving. San Fran to Beijing was so expensive due to flying all of the cars overseas and whatever "donations" they had to make to Chinese officials.

[Fubar]

Here is a video.

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[G-man]

Here is a video.

Thanks for sharing.

I spotted Brian from Detail Werkz in there a couple of times. I guess he took advantage of the opportunity to detail some of those awesome cars. Looks like he maybe even got to take that LP-640 for a quick spin! :thumbsup2:

[RaceMX-M3]

Here is a video.

56smH57fBHw

Awesome video. Did Jared do all that?

[Fubar]

Yes, he's a good promoter.

[hp99hp]

yeah Brian Detailed 22 cars or something like that there. I didn't head out there cause I had to work early the next day. My buddy and his brother participated again this year. They were in the swine flu patrol car.

[Blake]

I think I may have a go at this next time around. Anybody else want to run the Gumball?

i'm in next year. i had too much fun NOT driving the gumball to not go next year. i'll run my M3 once i supercharge it. the party itself was great, but i want to do the entire experience. $30k is a small price to pay for that experience, that's how i feel about it at least.................b-rad back me up ;)

[mpulse]

I am in!!! The event was awesome to see and the party was out of this world. I would die to do that for a whole week. Blake and B-rad for Gumball 2010!! We will have to think of a theme so we can win the spirit award.

B-rad

[Jetmech]

Running the Gumball would be a real adventure.
This would be more of a real challenge,
http://www.32hours7minutes.com/
Alex Roy is the MAN :thumbsup2:
His book is a must read for all go fast motorheads.
This is something the whole forum could get behind and try to beat:
32 hours 7minutes across country, at least it would make for a lot of what
if conversations :laugh:

[mrfva]

Interestingly enough, those plates are registered to a Porsche Carrera GT and not a Bugatti Veyron.

///Michael

Very interesting, I wonder if he accidentally switched his plates. He owns a black Carrera GT, Ferrari 599 as well among his collection. :thumbsup2:

Here's a pic of all 3 lined-up.

[Michael-Dallas]

He has quite a wide variety of cars:

2004 Lexus RX330
2007 Ferrari 599
1972 Ferrari ???
2008 Lexus LX450
1972 Volkswagen ???
2007 Nissan XTerra
2007 BMW 650
2007 GMC Yukon
2005 Suzuki bike
2007 BMW bike
2007 BMW 525i (daughter's???)
2008 Range Rover
2007 M-B S600
2006 Bentley
2003 GMC Yukon
2008 BMW 650 (wife's???)

I did not see the CGT, however.

///Michael

[Red Baron]

Wow!!!
It's great to have $30K of disposable income for that, although I could find 30K places to spend it better.;)

[mrfva]

He has quite a wide variety of cars:

2004 Lexus RX330
2007 Ferrari 599
1972 Ferrari ???
2008 Lexus LX450
1972 Volkswagen ???
2007 Nissan XTerra
2007 BMW 650
2007 GMC Yukon
2005 Suzuki bike
2007 BMW bike
2007 BMW 525i (daughter's???)
2008 Range Rover
2007 M-B S600
2006 Bentley
2003 GMC Yukon
2008 BMW 650 (wife's???)

I did not see the CGT, however.

///Michael

Yup, the 650 is his wife's. IIRC, she had an M6. He has the CGT. In fact, he took it out to the track recently, several months ago.

[Crash]

He has quite a wide variety of cars:

2004 Lexus RX330
2007 Ferrari 599
1972 Ferrari ???
2008 Lexus LX450
1972 Volkswagen ???
2007 Nissan XTerra
2007 BMW 650
2007 GMC Yukon
2005 Suzuki bike
2007 BMW bike
2007 BMW 525i (daughter's???)
2008 Range Rover
2007 M-B S600
2006 Bentley
2003 GMC Yukon
2008 BMW 650 (wife's???)

I did not see the CGT, however.

///Michael

Wonder if he wants to adopt me.

[yocod]

He has quite a wide variety of cars:


2007 BMW 525i (daughter's???)

///Michael

...daughter? I could always use a sugar mamma...

[Mr. Hollywood]

Next year it's London to NYC....so get ready to pay 6 figures. According the a local guy that participated this year, repeat attendees get 75% off.

[Michael-Dallas]

Yup, the 650 is his wife's. IIRC, she had an M6. He has the CGT. In fact, he took it out to the track recently, several months ago.

Oh snap, my bad. The tags on that Veyron are registered under a CGT. I guess the Veyron is not registered yet???

Any idea what the 1972 Volkswagen and 1972 Ferrari are? I couldn't find any dirt on those 2 cars.

///Michael

[Michael-Dallas]

According the a local guy that participated this year, repeat attendees get 75% off.

He wouldn't happen to be the owner of the #102 Porsche GT2, would he? You can see it in Brian Hare's Gumball thread here (http://www.autopia.org/forum/pro-details-before-after/118746-detail-werkz-gumball-3000-rolls-into-dallas-guess-who-gets-fire-up.html).

I think I've seen that #102 P-car at a house off Meadowhill and Preston Rd (backyard facing Preston Rd) in Frisco.

///Michael

[Mr. Hollywood]

He wouldn't happen to be the owner of the #102 Porsche GT2, would he? You can see it in Brian Hare's Gumball thread here (http://www.autopia.org/forum/pro-details-before-after/118746-detail-werkz-gumball-3000-rolls-into-dallas-guess-who-gets-fire-up.html).

I think I've seen that #102 P-car at a house off Meadowhill and Preston Rd (backyard facing Preston Rd) in Frisco.

///Michael

No, he had the matte black Viper.

[AZT]

SO, who is going to enter it next year??? I might be down to split cost with someone....44k

[Mr. Hollywood]

SO, who is going to enter it next year??? I might be down to split cost with someone....44k

It will be "a bit" more for next years London to NYC....I'm guessing $250k, based on what SF to Beijing was last year.

[Blake]

It will be "a bit" more for next years London to NYC....I'm guessing $250k, based on what SF to Beijing was last year.

yea that's too much. i can wait for another american gumball.

[UTamg]

Very interesting, I wonder if he accidentally switched his plates. He owns a black Carrera GT, Ferrari 599 as well among his collection. :thumbsup2:

Here's a pic of all 3 lined-up.

The owner of CarSpa has two of the three. Also has F430 and Aston Martin that I know of. Very nice collection of cars I think.

[mpulse]

Blake and I already have a lock down on the next State side Gumball!!

B-Rad