My Gumball 3000 Journey: SF90 XX Track Day, Lamborghini Museum & Tunnel Blasts

Gumball 3000 Kickoff at Mugello

• 🏁 The Gumball 3000 rally begins with a track day hosted by Yeet.com at Mugello, featuring 100 supercars.
• 🏎️ The author's Ferrari SF90 XX makes its first proper track outing, showcasing its performance.
• 🤩 Spectators can see a variety of hypercars, including the Pagani Utopia, Ford GT, and various Porsche GT models.

Max Cooper on Gumball's Evolution

• 🗣️ Gumball founder Max Cooper discusses the rally's 26th year, highlighting the growth from early chaos to structured events.
• 🌍 He mentions iconic moments like the Istanbul start and the Bucharest event with projections on the Palace of Parliament.
• 🚗 Cooper now opts for comfort in his Brabus Rolls-Royce Cullinan, contrasting with previous years in more extreme cars.
• 🗺️ Future Gumball routes are planned years in advance, rotating between Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

SF90 XX Track Performance and Passenger Thrills

• 💨 The Ferrari SF90 XX demonstrates incredible speed and grip on the Mugello circuit, reaching speeds up to 180 mph.
• 🤯 Professional poker player Ben Lamb experiences the car's extreme acceleration and braking, describing it as crazier than any roller coaster.
• 🎤 Tobi from the Sidemen also takes a thrilling hot lap, expressing awe at the car's performance and the circuit's demands.

Road Journey and Lamborghini History

• 🛣️ The rally continues with a scenic drive through Italy towards France, featuring stunning coastal roads and numerous tunnels.
• 🏛️ A checkpoint at the Museo Ferruccio Lamborghini offers a deep dive into the brand's history, showcasing iconic models and prototypes.
• ⛈️ The journey is interrupted by a sudden, intense hailstorm, forcing drivers to seek shelter, followed by a return to blue skies.

French Leg and Gumball Garage Arrival

• ⛽ The group refuels and reinflates tires before heading into France, encountering the Yeet.com Revuelto and other Gumball participants.
• 🌊 The route includes a memorable highway stretch along the Mediterranean coast, known for its tunnels.
• 📍 Upon arrival in Nice, participants head to the Gumball garage, a vibrant hub showcasing an array of supercars and luxury vehicles not seen on the road.
• 🎉 The day concludes with the excitement of the Gumball garage atmosphere and the camaraderie of international car enthusiasts.