What does shortest distance mean?
The objective of Gumball India drive is to travel shortest distance from start to finish through all the checkpoints. Shorter distance examples: Going through city instead of bypass. Going through minor or district roads instead of expressways. Etc. This has to be balanced with time taken due to such deviations. You have to reach finish …. Read More
What type of road surface and terrain to expect?
The objective of the endurance drive is to reach from start to finish through the checkpoints. Hence crews can select their own route out of many possible options from segment to segment. Terrain will vary accordingly and so would the road surface. That said generally one would expect the participant to choose routes that cut …. Read More
What if COVID19 restriction prevent the drive?
We hope that by the time event starts no restrictions are in place. The usual formalities of COVID19 test and e-pass are responsibility of the participants. Having said that if we cancel or reschedule the event all will be entitled to full refund of the entry fee paid. Organisers will continue to watch the pandemic …. Read More
Are any breakdown services provided?
The Gumball format has no fixed route specified. You can choose any of the multiple possible routes to navigate from start through checkpoints and finish. Hence there is no dedicated medical services provided. All participants are tracked and information is available to their home/support teams to reach out locations in case of breakdowns or emergencies.
My entry is on backorder?
We are releasing only a limited number of of entries for Gumball India 2020 as per following schedule: November 1st – Early entries 10 slots November 16th – Standard entries 10 slots December 1st – Late entries 10 slots If the entries in the current active slot are all subscribed you will have to wait …. Read More
What stay facilities are available enroute?
Short answer – None. Long answer – Under Gumball format you are driving round the clock with minimal stops for refueling etc. And these to are coordinated to keep the down time to minimal. The two member crew rotate driving time and rest time. So each should be capable not only about driving but the …. Read More
What is the route?
GUMBALL INDIA 2020 has no fixed route. Participating crews can take any route from start to finish as long as they check-in at the all the intermediate checkpoints. The crews will have to navigate intelligently to avoid traffic jams areas and yet keep their distance to minimum to reach the end. All stoppages – what …. Read More
What are different classes?
To keep competition on even keel there are four classes being established. In each class the first crew will receive class winners trophies. Open All Women crews All seniors crew (50+) Specially Abled Crew Additional classes may be formed or existing classes merged, at organisers discretion, subject to at least four starters in the class. …. Read More