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Chapter 40: Gumball 3000

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The Starting Grid

Words: Frank Green
Intro photo: Rich Van Every

What’s the last really exciting road trip you took? These days, cars mostly help people get from point A (usually home) to point B (probably work) and back. And if you do decide to saddle up the sedan and take a vacation, chances are the sedan is uncomfortable as hell and barely does 70 MPH.

 
 

Mr. Gumball

Interview: Adam Barker
Intro photo: Michael Tomlinson

By his mid-20s, Maximillion Cooper’s resumé read like a collection of “When I Grow Up...” essays. At an age when most people are deciding on a career, Max’s titles already included race-car driver, fashion model, academic, fashion designer, socialite, skater, and BMX rider.

People are curious to know how something like the Gumball came to be. If you know Max, it’s apparent that the Gumball is a natural extension of his passions and talents.

 
 

Under The Hood

Interview: Sesema Lokerman
Intro photo: Michael Tomlinson

Expensive automobiles are nice to look at, but you don’t have to be a gearhead to know aesthetics aren’t everything.

If Maximillion Cooper’s contribution to the Gumball 3000 can be compared to the mirror chrome on a Lamborghini Gallardo, Julie Brangstrup is most definitely the 5.2L V10 under the hood. We spoke to her about just how much work goes into making each rally a reality.

 
 

Sheikh Moe

Interview: Mohammad Dagman
Intro photo: Rich Van Every

Sheikh Mohammad Al Thani, known to his friends and fans as Sheikh Moe, is a member of the royal family in al-Sharjah, one of the principalities that compose the United Arab Emirates, a country known for its car culture.

Not only is Sheikh Moe driving in the 2010 Gumball 3000, he will do it for the second time dressed as Sheik Abdul Bin Falafel, a character from the 1981 film The Cannonball Run. He will also “Sheikh” people again this year, a term he explained when we talked with him.