How will we get intermediate and final results?
There is no intermediate results. All participants, and their supporters back home, will be able to track all crews on tracking map online. The crews can take help and form strategy using help from supporters sitting remotely to decide on more or less favourable route and upcoming traffic congestions. Individual final results would be given …. Read More
Which vehicle you recommend?
The organisers do not recommend any particular type or class of vehicle. IN general it is recommended to drive any vehicle which the crew is familiar with and is able to drive for extended periods of time. It is expected that crew will encounter long periods of endurance drive.
In which car can participate?
You can drive in any car – Indian or Imported – as long as your vehicle is legally registered in India, your car has current Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUC). You need to carry full comprehensive road insurance covering third party. The street legality of your car or the modifications will remain fully and legally …. Read More
Minimum Distance Routing
This video shows how Google Maps can be used to find route with optimum distance. Normally all navigation apps will show optimum route based on time but we are interested in optimum route based on distance. So by using Google Maps intelligently we can achieve what we want.
What is total distance of drive?
The actual distance of the drive will depend on the route taken by crews. It is estimated that crews will be around 4,000 kilometres between start and finish.
What is the prize money?
There is no prize money announced as of now. The organising team is working hard to raise sponsorship money and may announce cash prize for overall winning crews. First three crews in overall classifications will be awarded special Gumball India trophies. The first crew in each class also will be awarded trophy. All finishing crews …. Read More
What is location of checkpoints?
The intermediate checkpoints would be automatically revealed on competitors map once they take a start from Kanyakumari. Till that time the location of checkpoints is secret.
Will my fee increase if I get sponsorship for my entry?
Short answer – No Unlike other events the entry fee is not impacted by your getting sponsorship from any automotive or non automotive brand. The entry fee per slot for a car with two crew is same. No political sponsorship will be allowed. In case you have any doubts please check with organisers.
Will having 4WD vehicle be beneficial?
In our opinion there is no benefits either way. You should have vehicle that had long fuel range and should be comfortable to drive hour after hour after hour. Also we do not expect you to encounter too much slippery terrain beyond the usual seasonal rain.
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