The original "Cannonball Run" was put on in the 1970's by Brock Yates (Car & Driver journalist and author) in defiance of the 55mph speed limits, and against Ralph Nader and his proposed plans to wimp down cars. It was a true event with true car enthusiasts. It exists today in an entire different form - the "One Lap of America."

The Gumball 3000 is as much a Cannonbal Run copy as the movie Gumball Rally is a copy of the movie Cannonball Run. At any rate, it was a cool event for a couple of years when it was from London to St. Petersburg, Russia and back.

Every since it came to USA, and that horrible "Gumball Mischief" dvd came out, the GUmball has died. Its now just a glamour cruise, with rich people who dont know shit about cars can just show off and party. If you are true car person, this event isnt for you.

If I was going to create one, I would allow you in by what your automotive credentials are, not by how rich and famous you are.

So no, I wouldnt run in the Gumball, and you cant run in the Cannonball since it hasnt existed since the 1970's