With just a few days to go until the world’s largest Gumball 3000 supercar event officially kicks off in Vietnam, the excitement is building.
But ahead of the event, the list of participating vehicles has been bolstered with some last-minute additions.
Specifically, a Toyota Fortuner from the Legender edition has been included. This car, bearing the number 54, will be driven by a team of three Americans and one Brit, taking turns behind the wheel.
In addition to the Toyota Fortuner, two other vehicles have also been added to the roster: a Ford Ranger Raptor pickup truck, piloted by two Americans, and a luxurious Rolls-Royce Wraith belonging to a duo from Ukraine.
It’s unclear why these late inclusions of the Toyota Fortuner and Ford Ranger Raptor were made to the Gumball 3000 2024 lineup. It is speculated that the participants may have faced logistical challenges in getting their own vehicles to Vietnam, hence the last-minute resort to these temporary alternatives.
As planned, the Gumball 3000 25th anniversary journey will commence in Ho Chi Minh City on September 14th. From there, the convoy will make its way to the Cu Chi Tunnels before crossing into Cambodia. In Cambodia, the participants will spend two days exploring the country and engaging in various charitable activities before proceeding to Thailand, Malaysia, and ultimately concluding their journey in Singapore.
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It is unclear whether there will be further adjustments to the lineup of cars participating in the Gumball 3000, but as of now, three new models have been registered: the Toyota Fortuner, Ford Ranger Raptor, and most recently, the Rolls-Royce Wraith. These additions bring a diverse range of vehicles to the event, each offering its own unique performance and style. With their inclusion, the Gumball 3000 promises to be an even more exciting and varied spectacle, showcasing the very best in automotive engineering and design.