Maximillion Cooper, the founder of Gumball 3000 briefed the drivers and their entourages at the Fairmont Hotel on Nob Hill. Cooper stressed that Gumball--which is in its 10th year is "NOT a race----it's a road rally". I don't think the drivers bought it. The 8 day rally includes stops in SF, LA, SD, Vegas, North Korea, Shanghai and finishes outside the Olympic Stadium in Beijing. The entry fee is about $120K---plus expenses. Lets rally.