Oswestry businessman Karl Hartey of Hartey Group, Salop Road, Oswestry and his wife Helen Hartey have set off to participate in the 2014 ‘Gumball 3000 Rally’.

June 4th – 11th 2014, 120 cars, a trans-continental 3,000 mile journey from Miami 2 Ibiza, via Atlanta, New York, Edinburgh, London, Paris and Barcelona.

Each year the famous 3000 mile (5000km) Rally attracts an international array of ‘stars and cars’ to participate in a real once in a lifetime adventure.

The exclusive entry grid is packed full of celebrities and the most incredible array of customized, concept, electric, luxurious, sports and hyper cars that you will ever see together. This year David Hasslehoff ‘The Hoff’ is back. Having participated in the Gumball rally every year since 2008, he is one of the most recognisable entrants. This year he is driving in none other than a customised Nissan GTR made to look like KITT, he’ll feel right at home.

‘If you like cars….you’ll LOVE Gumball 3000!’ Visit the Gumball 3000 official website