Cannonball Run Europe is an annual 2,500 mile (4,200 km) international motor rally which takes place on public roadswith a different route across Europe each year. The route is kept secret and only revealed to drivers at the start of each day of the 6-day event, which historically includes time spent at a world-class circuit. Founded in 2002, it is renowned alongside Gumball 3000 as one of the original events of its kind. Cannonball Run Europe has been criticised in the press with drivers being stopped for speeding, having their driving licences taken by police and their cars confiscated.