We are releasing only a limited number of of entries for Gumball India 2021 as per following schedule: October 07 – Early entries 10 slots October 16th – Standard entries 10 slots November 16 1st – Late entries 10 slots If the entries in the current active slot are all subscribed you will have to wait …. Read More
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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