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Mexico City: Here we come!

Mexico City: Here we come!

If we decided to do the Dumball all over again- just for giggles- It would be far less eventful. Yesterday...
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Loco in Acapulco!

Loco in Acapulco!

Last night we finally arrived in the glamorous seaside resort of Acapulco. The savage hills on the way in meant...
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Good tyres are over rated

Good tyres are over rated

Most of the cars are 25% of the way to Acapulco and with some big casualties last night they are...
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Next stop: Acapulco!

Next stop: Acapulco!

Very little data yesterday so apologies for the radio silence ! Needless to say it was a VERY eventful day....
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Good Morning Ixtapa!

Good Morning Ixtapa!

Yesterday was meant to be the simplest day but as always with the Dumball we had problems are plenty especially...
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All Beetles made it!

All Beetles made it!

Day 3 of the Dumball and we had a 0% drop out rate on our Beetles! The best bit about...
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Tequila Volcano

Tequila Volcano

We're on the road and all is good: but we face another savage day. Currently though spirits are high as...
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Goodbye Cannonballers :-(

Goodbye Cannonballers 🙁

We were told the most dangerous thing we would encounter in Mexico are speed bumps. And it turns out- that's...
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That’s Zamora!

That’s Zamora!

Today the cars behaved themselves much better. Well until the Canonballers hit a speed hump and destroyed a crucial valve...
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Proper Dumball

Proper Dumball

So far so good! White squadron arrived last at 10pm yesterday after issues with their Beetles - but their spirits...
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Fixing a 40 year old Beetle lesson 1

Fixing a 40 year old Beetle lesson 1

If your engine's overheating: just drive with the bonnet open! Why can't all Dumball cars have the engine at the...
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And we’re off…

And we’re off…

Dumball 2020 is on the road... Plenty of problems with our bugs though - hopefully just teething problems! Red convoy...
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It has begun…

It has begun…

Urban artists, lots of Beetles, random props, a mariachi band, a Mexican TV crew and of course sunshine. Welcome to...
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Nooo! Don’t remove his mask!

Nooo! Don’t remove his mask!

Last night that Dumball tasted its first experience of Mexican culture. A few of us headed out to watch what...
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We’ve got a lovely bunch of Beetles…

We’ve got a lovely bunch of Beetles…

Day 0 of Dumball 2020 and were inspecting our fleet. They are colourful and they look beautiful. The pile of...
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Countdown to Dumball 2020: 5 THINGS DRIVERS MUST DO!

Countdown to Dumball 2020: 5 THINGS DRIVERS MUST DO!

As we near the start of Dumball 2020: Loco in Acapulco, here are five things this year's recruits really need...
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Dumball 2020: Your Manual

Dumball 2020: Your Manual

Dumballers of 2020! Look out for this little Christmas treat dropping into your inbox tomorrow (27th Dec). Containing everything you...
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Dumball 2020: The Route revealed!

Dumball 2020: The Route revealed!

Dumballers of 2020: here is our beautiful route! 1500 miles of mountains, jungle, and sandy beaches. We're so excited to...
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Dumball 2020: Mexican entrants

Dumball 2020: Mexican entrants

  Dumball 2020: VIP plazas limitadas Desde $ 1200 US Dolares por persona. Vuelve el primer rally banger de disfraces...
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Dumball 2020 Limited ‘Bring Your Own Car’ Places Available

Dumball 2020 Limited ‘Bring Your Own Car’ Places Available

Dumball 2020: The madcap 10 day car rally for just $1200 per person The world's premiere fancy dress festival on wheels...
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