Hosted by British Gumball 3000 Founder Maximillion Cooper, driving a Lamborghini SVJ, the drivers will arrive at Krabi Provincial Hall from 7:30pm next Wednesday (Sept 18) and stay overnight.
Manchester United and French international football legend Patrice Evra will be taking part in the classic rally, hosted under the theme “It’s a rally, not a race”, driving a Rolls Royce Cullinan.
Joining the entourage will be a host of celebrities, including automotive influencer Mr JWW; US streamer IShowSpeed in his Lamborghini Huracan STO; Australian YouTubers Lazarbeam, Lachlan and UK Sidemen influencer Vikkstar in a Land Rover Defender; US automotive YouTubers DailyDrivenExotics (DDE) in their famously loud Lamborghini SVJ; along with US rappers Ja Rule and Bun B, MLB Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr and ex-NFL star Jimmy Graham, among others.
Gumball celebrations kick off in the Ho Chi Minh city centre on Saturday (Sept 14) with an evening of Gumball 3000 entertainment free for fans to attend featuring DJs Martin2Smoove, Andy Purnell, CJ Beatz and special VIP guests performing live, explain the rally organisers.
A “huge global celebrity” will wave the start flag at midday on Sunday (Sept 15) on Le Loi Boulevard in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City to set drivers off on the first stage of their adventure to the famous Cu Chi tunnels before entering Cambodia for a welcome in Phnom Penh featuring Cambodia’s biggest music artists performing live.
From Phnom Penh the route navigates north to the region of ancient temples to arrive into Siem Reap next Monday (Sept 16). That evening the Gumball 3000 Foundation will host its annual gala dinner and charity auction in partnership with Christie’s at Angkor Wat.
Funds raised will support youth programs worldwide, including building a floating sports pitch for the local community in Kampong Kleang in Cambodia, and supplying skateboard equipment (’Supply the Ride’ campaign) in each country along the route in partnership with The Skatepark Project.
“The following morning (Sept 17), Gumball will create a new Guinness Book of Records attempt for the largest supercar display at one of the Wonders of the World at Angkor Wat; and from there the rally heads into Thailand, ready for a night of Thai boxing and live music outside Bangkok’s Central World,” the rally organisers announced.
From Bangkok the route heads south to Krabi, for another charity event, at the famous Koh Panyi floating football pitch, featuring a football showcase with freestyle football world champion Sean Garnier.
From Krabi the rally continues into Malaysia, arriving at The Exchange TRX Mall in Kuala Lumpur on the evening of Sept 20, with an exclusive performance that evening from US rapper Ja Rule.
The final stage of the adventure crosses the finish line in Singapore on Saturday, Sept 21, during Singapore’s busy F1 weekend.
“This route is a truly spectacular way to celebrate Gumball 3000’s 25th Anniversary, embracing new cultures and uniting people from all nationalities on an incredible adventure through this beautiful region ‒ whilst also supporting charity programs to give youth greater opportunities in life!,” said Maximillion Cooper, Gumball 3000 Founder.