Cannonball Run to finish in Trim

ICONIC 'Ghostbusters' Cadillac to lead supercars into town

Cannonball, the action-packed supercar spectacle, is set to roll into Trim on Sunday evening, featuring 200 supercars and novelty cars including the first Ecto-1 Ghostbusters car built in Ireland.

It took five years to transform a 1960 Cadillac into Ecto-1 complete with the iconic roof rack, Proton packs for all of the crew, Ecto goggles, PKE meters, and a slew of ghost traps.

The car is 23 feet long with a straight piped short blockV8 motor. For Cannonball, it is fitted with smoke machines and a spectacular laser light show which will guide the supercars into Trim.

This year's Cannonball set off from Malahide earlier today on the 1,000km route with highest ever number of car entries including Lamborghini, Ferrari, McLaren, Aston Martin Porsche, Rolls Royce Bentley and Maserati. Fuelled by milesPLUS from Circle K, it is the largest organised road trip in Europe.

Proceeds from this year's event go to the HOPE Foundation, an Irish charity working with the street children of Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) in India. HOPE funds and operates over 60 projects including 11 child protection homes, a hospital, an ambulance, counselling, food and nutrition, education, healthcare and the restoration of childhood to children.

Cannonball has already raised over €1.2 million for Irish charities and organisers are hoping to reach €250,000 for HOPE by the end of September.

The rare super cars will arrive into Trim at approximately 6pm on Sunday, 11th September when spectators will be able get up close and personal with 200 of the finest cars on the planet and enjoy the unique free family festival atmosphere that Cannonball is renowned for.

Brazilian Dancers will bring all the glamour of carnival and live DJs and bands will get the party started. The NYPD, German Polizei, Cannonballers and celebrities in crazy costumes will add to the melee. From Spiderman to Star Wars, Cat Woman to Wonder Woman, cheerleaders to Charlie’s Angels, Batman, the Joker and more, this year organisers are also calling on spectators to dress up in fancy dress with prizes for best dressed.

Spectators are in for an extra treat at Trim Castle thanks to Apache Pizza who will be laying on free pizza and merchandise. Founder of Cannonball, Alan Bannon from Kiltale, is proud to bring his spectacular event to his home county when the event comes to Trim for the biggest ever finish line.

"I am delighted to take Cannonball to Trim this year and the Ghostbusters will be such a great new addition to the event," he said. " It will be a fantastic free family day out and special thanks to Discover Boyne Valley Tourism, Meath County Council and Stay in Trim for all their help and support".

The benefit to host towns for Cannonball is estimated at over €2.5m per year.