Talk:Gumball 3000
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According to the entry Cannonball, the first Cannonball Run organized by Brock Yates in 1971 was won by Yates and Dan Gurney. This article (Gumball 3000) states that "Cannonball" Baker and Gurney won the 1971 race. Another source I have says that Baker died in 1960, 11 years before this race. Can someone do some research and reconcile these facts?
Doesn't this race involve driving over the speed limits on open roads, thus committing various traffic offenses? David.Monniaux 09:48, 8 Apr 2005 (UTC)
The 2nd paragraph of "Controversy" doesn't sound like neutral point of view (31/08/06)
- Agreed. It needs a rewording at the very least --MercuryFree 18:29, 1 September 2006 (UTC)
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[edit] style
several paragraphs end with an exclamation mark - unencyclopedic? (clem 19:01, 7 May 2005 (UTC))
[edit] laws/usefulness
This page seems to talk of nothing useful, and doesn't outline the rally's darker side at all. I don't know enough about the rally but I suggest someone adds some info on the legality etc. --Untruth 16:15, 8 January 2006 (UTC)
- As far as the event goes I'm not aware of any legal issues, this is most definitely a rally so the list of winners in the article is actually misleading. Awards are given out for various things, but reaching the final check point in the fastest time is never one of them. In the UK it would actually be illegal to use public roads for a race. The drivers themselves are responsible for their own activties whilst on the rally, so anyone who does break local laws can expect to be dealt with by local law enforcement.
- As to a "darker" side I'm afraid you'll need to be more specific. I think the article generally needs more work though. --pgk(talk) 22:12, 21 January 2006 (UTC)
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- Perhaps Untruth was talking about all the accidents and dangerous driving that endanger the other road users? It's all very well to say that the drivers are ultimatly responsible for what they do, but that ignores the fact that many people use the rally as an excuse to drive fast. I've seen videos myself, and it's obvious that there is a "darker" side. It's not like this is some peaceful rally, and a couple of people are giving it a bad name. Unlawful driving is almost something the rally prides itself on. I'm not saying it's good or bad, but it's obviously something that needs to be mentioned -- Soupisgoodfood 05:10, 3 February 2006 (UTC)
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- Still, Gumball HQ has never encouraged to speed, or to endanger the life of others, even, some drivers have seen themselves banned, or suspended, because of poor driving skills. But if you really want to point out the fact that there are accidents, you should also point out that never, one has been killed during the rally. The worst accident to date is Torquenstein's, with the Viper. The co-pilot wasn't injured, but Torquenstein was hit at the head and broke his shoulder. As it has been said, driving fast and arriving first isn't the main goal of the rally, it's only about having fun and getting the chance to show what your car can do in the end, at a given place, given time (e.g. racetracks).
- --CrashandDie 00:00, 28 July 2006 (UTC)
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- This is an illegal rally, and regular people who are driving home or wherever on the motorway can be easily exposed to an accident. If these idiots want to risk their lives, why don't they do it in a closed circuit? Is this really so hard to see? I always drive at least 10 MPH slower then the posted limit.
[edit] 2006
I'm going to take some photos of the start today, 30 April 2006, in The Mall at 15:00. Anybody else going to be there? Edward 10:15, 30 April 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Graceland
... is outside Memphis, Tennessee, not Nashville, Tennessee.
"onto Nashville, Tennessee for lunch in Elvis Presley's Mansion, Graceland" —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 62.25.109.195 (talk • contribs) 16:52, 4 December 2006 (UTC).
[edit] TV SHOW
Something should be mentioned about the Gumball TV series that was produced for the 2006 rally, that featured competition between Ed Leigh and Alex Roy. Mosdefau2 12:29, 29 January 2007 (UTC)
[edit] MAJOR UPDATE
Article has undergone a broad copy edit for tense, usage, grammar, and punctuation which reduced NPOV. Current needs include a through wikification, improved/expanded introduction to better explain notability of the event, references/footnotes, and introduction of mainstream media coverage. While the article could be perceived as NPOV or somewhat of a promotion, that may be due to celebrity participation. This is a FUN article. ChicagoPimp 03:55, 30 March 2007 (UTC)
