Gumball 3000 rally 2018: One hundred supercars to descend on capital as Asprey unveils stunning new trophy

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Fiona Simpson1 August 2018

One hundred cars will race across five countries and two continents over eight days from Saturday at the start of Gumball 3000.

And to mark the 20th anniversary of the 3000-mile international motor rally from London to Tokyo, luxury house, Asprey has created a brand new “Spirit of Gumball” trophy.

The trophy is modelled on a vintage Gumball machine and was crafted by silversmiths at the company’s workshop in Mayfair.

Racers take part in last year's Gumball 3000 rally
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It will be unveiled at Gumball 3000’s official launch party along with a limited edition sterling silver cocktail maker housed in a matching car, which features the Gumball 3000 logo and a plate for participants to have their own car’s number engraved on it.

Hundreds of people flocked to last year's event
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Asprey will also produce drivers’ bracelets for everyone competing in the rally.

John Rigas, Asprey Chairman, said: “We are delighted to host Gumball at the Asprey Mayfair flagship and thrilled to join the Gumball 3000 rally. It is a very exciting route this year through beautiful parts of Europe and continuing through important cities in Japan, one of the most beautiful countries in the world.”

An image from last year's Gumball 3000 rally
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The rally will see participants including US Grammy winning rapper EVE, Baywatch actor David Hasslehoff and UK rapper Wretch 32 drive though Switzerland and Italy before being flown to Osaka, Japan, where the race will continue to Tokyo.

The event raises funds for youth-based projects.

Gumball 3000 sets off from Covent Garden on Sunday. Cars will be available for fans to view on Saturday.

For more information follow the event on Twitter and Instagram.

Asprey’s Twitter and Instagram accounts can be found at @AspreyLondon

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