A reverse auto rickshaw driving competition was organized in Sangli district of Maharashtra on Tuesday. The event was organized at Haripur village on the occasion of Sangameshwar Yatra, reported news agency ANI.
In a video tweeted by ANI, auto-rickshaw drivers are seen running in the opposite direction at significant speed while looking back over their shoulders. Crowds of people turned up to watch the race and cheer the participants. A person can also be heard describing the race via live commentary.
#watch , Maharashtra: A reverse auto rickshaw driving competition was organized at Haripur village in Sangli on the occasion of Sangameshwar Yatra today. pic.twitter.com/dlkMdompnz
– ANI (@ANI) January 24, 2023
As of writing this, the video has garnered over 80,000 views on the platform.
“This is great!! More power to the community. Just needs more protection for people watching,” wrote one user.
This is great!! More power to the community. There just needs to be more security for the people watching. ,
— T Kumar (@DailyTej) January 25, 2023
One person thought, “Auto There is also a main reverse gear, (Do auto rickshaws have reverse gear?) Never seen it used.
Do autos have reverse gear as well? , Never seen it in use.
– power ???????????? , (@shakt1_) January 25, 2023
Another user joked, “Must add for the next Olympics”.
Must add for the next Olympics.
— Shiva (@SivaTheGreat) January 24, 2023
A user proposed a name for the contest – “Rickshaw Returns”.
Rickshaw Returns…
— KDB কালিদা (@mrkdbhai) January 25, 2023
“India is full of talent,” read one comment.
India is full of talent.
– Kulwant Dabas (@DabasKulwant) January 25, 2023
One person said, “Formula 1 auto looks thrilling”.
Formula 1 auto looks thrilling
— John (@Javidjohn1991) January 24, 2023
“We are still living in the 1960s,” read one comment.
we are still living in the 1960s
— TJB (@StrotamShiva) January 24, 2023
Some described the event as “awesome”.
Brilliant!!!
— Kanishk Bhardwaj (@CampOcto) January 24, 2023
“How stupid are people standing on the side of such an uneven racing track watching a tricycle flip at full speed?” A user wrote.
How foolish are people standing at the side of such an uneven racing track watching a tricycle flip over at full speed?
— Subhan Shaikh ???????? (@subhansk08) January 24, 2023
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The kart owners raced individually over a 400-meter track and the winners were decided by the times clocked by each kart.
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