The Gumball Rally Apr 2026

Raul Julia’s character famously rips off his rearview mirror, declaring: "What's behind me is not important" . 🏎️ The Modern Gumball 3000

" The Gumball Rally " refers to both a cult-classic 1976 film and the real-world, high-octane lifestyle rally. Both are characterized by high-speed exotic cars, eccentric personalities, and a "no rules" spirit that stretches across continents. 🎬 The 1976 Classic Film

The movie was inspired by the real , a secret cross-country race meant to protest the 55 mph speed limit.

A bored businessman sends the code word "Gumball" to a group of drivers, triggering an illegal race from New York to Long Beach.

Founded in 1999 by Maximillion Cooper, this is an annual 3,000-mile road trip—not a race—that combines supercars with fashion, music, and celebrity culture.

There is no money—only glory and a gumball machine .