Watch: Autos Race Backwards In A New Twist In Maharashtra
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In a video, auto-rickshaw drivers are seen racing in reverse at significant speed while looking back over their shoulders
A reverse auto rickshaw driving competition was organised in the Sangli district of Maharashtra on Tuesday. The event was held in Haripur village on the occasion of Sangameshwar Yatra, reported news agency ANI. #WATCH | Maharashtra: A reverse auto rickshaw driving competition was organised at Haripur village, Sangli on the occasion of Sangameshwar Yatra today. pic.twitter.com/dlkMdompnz This is so cool!! More power to the community. Just need to be more safety for people watching. ???? Auto me reverse gear bhi hota hai? ???? Never saw it being used. Must add for next Olympics. Rickshaw Returns...... India is full of talent. Formula 1 auto look thrilling We are still living in 1960s Awesome!!! How stupid are those standing along the edge of such an uneven racing track watching a reversing three-wheeler approach them at full speed?
In a video tweeted by ANI, auto-rickshaw drivers are seen racing in reverse at significant speed while looking back over their shoulders. A crowd gathered to witness the race and cheer for the participants. A person can also be heard describing the race through live commentary.
At the time of writing this, the video has collected over 80,000 views on the platform.