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09-07-2006, 08:04 AM
The rally ends with a 24 hour beach party on the Croatian coast! (http://www.askaprice.com/torque-article.asp?article=Prius_goes_gumball&item=2129)
Tracy Wilkinson - Askaprice.com - Sept. 5, 2006
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Ben and Max Constanduros hope to set a new record in FE.
Two Sussex Students are hoping to set a new record for economy in the inaugural Student Gumball rally which started in Dover on September 3rd.
Ben and Max Constanduros from Heyshott are driving a Toyota Prius - the world´s leading hybrid car, with mpg of around 65 - so they should be in with a great chance!
There are 150 teams with 500 students all driving 1500 miles from the UK through to Eastern Europe in just 6 days - so the competition will be fierce.
Gumball rallies have a reputation for excess - excessive speed, fuel consumption, partying and cost. The student event is expected to be a somewhat milder version. Cars are restricted to two litres – less a deafening roar, more a polite wheeze.
“My brother and I are taking part in the rally to highlight the fact that cars can be politically correct and fun,” says Ben. “The Toyota Prius is the ultimate hybrid car, and we will be showing the world how versatile and promising the Toyota Prius is. Its low running costs make it ideal for students.
“We’ve been really impressed after our first run in the car,” continues Ben. “It’s really different, but fascinating at the same time. It handles really well, it’s certainly quick, and it’s mega-comfortable too. Can’t think of a better way to tackle 1500 miles!”
The rally supports the Teenage Cancer Trust started in Dover on Sunday and will carry on through France, Belgium and Germany, Prague, Budapest, followed by their final destination of Zagreb in Croatia. The rally ends with a 24 hour beach party on the Croatian coast!
Tracy Wilkinson - Askaprice.com - Sept. 5, 2006
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/Prius_II_Gumball_Rally.jpg
Ben and Max Constanduros hope to set a new record in FE.
Two Sussex Students are hoping to set a new record for economy in the inaugural Student Gumball rally which started in Dover on September 3rd.
Ben and Max Constanduros from Heyshott are driving a Toyota Prius - the world´s leading hybrid car, with mpg of around 65 - so they should be in with a great chance!
There are 150 teams with 500 students all driving 1500 miles from the UK through to Eastern Europe in just 6 days - so the competition will be fierce.
Gumball rallies have a reputation for excess - excessive speed, fuel consumption, partying and cost. The student event is expected to be a somewhat milder version. Cars are restricted to two litres – less a deafening roar, more a polite wheeze.
“My brother and I are taking part in the rally to highlight the fact that cars can be politically correct and fun,” says Ben. “The Toyota Prius is the ultimate hybrid car, and we will be showing the world how versatile and promising the Toyota Prius is. Its low running costs make it ideal for students.
“We’ve been really impressed after our first run in the car,” continues Ben. “It’s really different, but fascinating at the same time. It handles really well, it’s certainly quick, and it’s mega-comfortable too. Can’t think of a better way to tackle 1500 miles!”
The rally supports the Teenage Cancer Trust started in Dover on Sunday and will carry on through France, Belgium and Germany, Prague, Budapest, followed by their final destination of Zagreb in Croatia. The rally ends with a 24 hour beach party on the Croatian coast!