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
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.
Will we get roadbooks?
Will we get road books for Gumball India 2020? Short answer – No Long answer – It is a endurance and navigation challenge. Find your own way from start to finish through all checkpoints. Just another bump to be overcome by competitors at Gumball India. Entries open. Only a limited and lucky ones will get chance to do this …. Read More