Based on the inspirational Cannonball Run movies of the 80s, the Gumball rallies have become synonymous with thrills 'n' spills. Taking a different route each year, they have attracted the great and the good and anyone mad enough to risk their car in the hair-raising 3,000-mile race. Journalist Clement Wilson and ex-champion jockey Richard Dunwoody joined forces and entered their wolf in sheeps clothing Volvo estate in an attempt to outgun the Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Porsches of their fellow Gumballers.
Fuelled by Richard's competitive instincts to be the first across the finishing line and the last man standing at the bar, they dashed down the autoroute, through Spain and into the desert of Morocco, mixing pain and pleasure, as prangs and parties took them from one adventure to another. In this hilarious account they explain why rallying has become so enticing, what it's like to hobnob with the King of Morocco, dance with celebrities in Marrakech, get arrested in Spain and why burning rubber has never smelt so good!
The updated Kindle edition includes links to pictures and videos of spectacular vehicular lunacy!
Amazon reviews from the paperback edition:
"I found myself laughing out loud in public places whilst reading. I advise everyone to read this whilst sat in a park and keep an eye out for the odd looks that you will receive when you break down with laughter!"
"This has been a fabulous read! I have read many motoring, travelling, comedy books, but none that combine all three of these elements into such an encapsulating reading experience"
"All in all I loved this book for its wit and humour - it's fun and I couldn't recommend it more"
Fuelled by Richard's competitive instincts to be the first across the finishing line and the last man standing at the bar, they dashed down the autoroute, through Spain and into the desert of Morocco, mixing pain and pleasure, as prangs and parties took them from one adventure to another. In this hilarious account they explain why rallying has become so enticing, what it's like to hobnob with the King of Morocco, dance with celebrities in Marrakech, get arrested in Spain and why burning rubber has never smelt so good!
The updated Kindle edition includes links to pictures and videos of spectacular vehicular lunacy!
Amazon reviews from the paperback edition:
"I found myself laughing out loud in public places whilst reading. I advise everyone to read this whilst sat in a park and keep an eye out for the odd looks that you will receive when you break down with laughter!"
"This has been a fabulous read! I have read many motoring, travelling, comedy books, but none that combine all three of these elements into such an encapsulating reading experience"
"All in all I loved this book for its wit and humour - it's fun and I couldn't recommend it more"
