The Gumball 3000 Rally Celebrates its 25th Anniversary with a Spectacular Route from Saigon to Singapore

Sep 10, 2024 | Entertainment, Wheels

Timo Vietnam demonstrated its dynamism and boldness when attending and accompanying Timo Vietnam showcased its dynamism and boldness by participating in and accompanying the Gumball 3000 event, held in Saigon as the starting point of a special journey celebrating the 25th anniversary.

International superstars and supercars came together to take part in the 25th Anniversary Gumball 3000 Rally. Starting from Saigon (HCMC), the 3,000km route finishes 6 days later in Singapore on F1 weekend, passing through Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore, hosting a festival of cars, music, and VIP parties every night!

Maximillion Cooper, Gumball 3000 Founder, shared: “This route is a truly spectacular way to celebrate Gumball 3000’s 25th Anniversary, embracing new cultures and uniting people from all nationalities on an incredible adventure through this beautiful region—whilst also supporting charity programmes to give youth greater opportunities in life!”

“Gumball 3000 is about fun, about following a crazy idea—while being responsible and respectful to the communities you touch. That perfectly matches Timo’s spirit, so we’re super excited to team up for their 25th anniversary!” Jonas Eichhorst, CEO of Timo Vietnam, shared.

Over 100 spectacular cars are participating, driven by an international who’s who of celebrities, royalty, influencers, sports and music stars, gamers, YouTubers, and business leaders from over 40 countries, driving everything from vintage Porsches to Bugatti and Koenigsegg hypercars.

Hosted by British Gumball 3000 Founder Maximillion Cooper (Mr Gumball 3000), driving a Lamborghini SVJ alongside automotive influencer Mr JWW, the entry grid showcases an incredible line-up of superstars, including US streamer IShowSpeed in his Lamborghini Huracan STO; Manchester United & France football legend Patrice Evra driving a Rolls-Royce Cullinan; Australian YouTubers Lazarbeam, Lachlan, and UK Sidemen influencer Vikkstar in a Land Rover Defender; US automotive YouTubers DailyDrivenExotics (DDE) in their famously loud Lamborghini SVJ; along with US rappers Ja Rule and Bun B, MLB Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr, and ex-NFL star Jimmy Graham, amongst many more!

Gumball celebrations kick off in Saigon’s city centre on Saturday, 14th September, with an evening of Gumball 3000 entertainment free for fans to attend, featuring DJs Martin2Smoove, Andy Purnell, CJ Beatz, and special VIP guests performing live!

IShowSpeed will wave the start flag at midday on Sunday, 15th September, on Le Loi Boulevard in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City to set drivers off on the first stage of their adventure to the famous Cu Chi tunnels, before entering Cambodia for a spectacular welcome in Phnom Penh featuring Cambodia’s biggest music artists performing live!