The Gumball 3000 attracts celebrity drivers like EVE.
A 3,000-mile rally race will be making a stop in Bandera in June for a day of free events, celebrity encounters, music, and more.
The Gumball 3000 is a unique rally race that stretches from Miami, Florida, to Mexico City, Mexico. More than just a test of speed, the rally combines celebrity influencers with unique and luxury vehicles for a combination of sports event and pop culture festival series. Founded in 1999 by Maximillian Cooper, this will be the first time the race has been held in the Americas since 2022, following several years in Europe and Asia.
“This year celebrates an exciting return to North America with a pioneering adventure through the US and Mexico," said Cooper in a statement. "Gumball 3000 brings people together through its passion for cars, music, and entertainment, and crossing the finish line in Mexico City before the FIFA World Cup 26 opening match takes things to the next level! Supercars, concerts, and the football World Cup…what an incredible action-packed Gumball week this will be!"
Celebrity participants this year include Cooper and his Grammy-winning Ruff Ryders rapper wife, EVE; Fast & Furious actress and San Antonio native Michelle Rodriguez; EDM musicians deadmau5 & Afrojack; Adekunle Gold; Manchester United and France football player Patrice Evra; Nigerian graffiti artist Slawn; Houston rap legend Bun B; American singer/songwriter CUCO; car content YouTubers DailyDrivenExotics (DDE) & Juca Viapri; and NFL star Jimmy Graham.
The stop in Bandera on Monday, June 8, will involve a cattle parade, gun display, car showcase, and free concert headlined by Afrojack. The "Cowboy Capital of Texas" is the final U.S. stop before the rally heads to Mexico for the finish line. Various Western-themed activities are planned, as well as appearances by 25 of the celebrities involved in the race.
The event is capped off in Mexico with the Gumball 3000's annual Gala and Charity Auction that raises money for youth organizations all over the world. In 2025, the Gumball 3000 Foundation secured $2 million in charity funds and has raised $10 million across its existence. More information can be found at the rally's official website.
