Annual Gumball Rally on April 23

The 12th Annual Gumball Rally, sponsored by the Ritzville Classic Car Club, begins from Ritzville City Park on Sunday, April 23, at 9 a.m.

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and all participants can register for $10 or $20 to have lunch included. All vehicles must be in safe operating condition and must be insured. The tour group leaves promptly at 9 a.m.

The Gumball Rally is a guided tour of antique and collector vehicles, across rolling wheat fields scenic byways and peaceful flats, with a one-hour stop for lunch and scheduled pit stops. The vehicles travel at moderate speeds and always on paved roadways.

Restrooms are available at each pit stop. This year, a catered spaghetti lunch is available for interested participants.

A car trailer is also available in case of breakdown emergencies or for technical assistance.

The poker drawings will occur at departure, pit stops and the winners announced at the end of the tour. There is also a quiz contest from strategic clues along the tour, and raffle prizes.

The Gumball Rally is open to all vehicles regardless of year and make, and the event is fun for the whole family.

Awards and prizes are presented at the conclusion of the tour.

For more information, contact John Hunt at 660-0155 or Randy Flyckt at 659-0691.