A video that has gained significant traction on the internet features auto-rickshaw drivers engaging in a race with three rickshaws on a specified course. The video was accompanied by the caption 'Auto GP' and was posted on Reddit.
A user MathSad6698 said, "Lol, this gets hosted in the busy streets of Kolkata every day."
One user humorously commented, “They seem to be adhering to the competition's regulations, so they can't be genuine auto-rickshaw drivers. They should be disqualified... lol.”
"Fast and Furious: Auto Rickshaw," HolidayAbies7 said.
'Meter on kiye ke nahi,' said a user Lopsided-Use6617.
Another wrote, "More interesting than the 2023 F1 season."
A user Pratik Agarwal said, "Lewis can only imagine winning here coz the average rickshaw wala bhaiya got no chill."
“The headlights. Only the 4-stroke Baja RE compact autorickshaws have those headlights, while the 2-stroke ones don't, but both the 4-stroke and 2-stroke autorickshaws have turning lights, or blinkers. 2 stroke engines also happen to be less powerful than their 4-stroke-counterparts,” another user wrote.
"Motocross? Nah, I like Autocross," said Kai Shin.
"Supporting your school autowala in a national championship is the dream!," another user wrote.
Mint could not independently confirm the development.
The race kicks off immediately as the flag signals the start. One of the auto-rickshaws successfully takes the lead around a curve and approaches a potential victory. Nonetheless, the video does not reveal the ultimate outcome of the race.
Previously, a unique event took place in the Sangli district of Maharashtra, involving a reverse auto-rickshaw driving competition.
This competition was conducted in Haripur village as part of the Sangameshwar Yatra celebration, as per the reports from news agency ANI.
Auto-rickshaw drivers were observed participating in a high-speed reverse race, where they skillfully raced towards the finish line while looking over their shoulders.
(With inputs from ANI)
