THE WORLD'S MOST BIZARRE MOTOR SPORT- ENDURANCE RICKSHAW RACING Aug 21-28, 2006 :
Be part of history and don't miss the birth of a new motorsport. The Indian Autorickshaw Challenge is a 1000 km (590 miles) rally through the most scenic roads of South India in a three wheel motorized vehicle. The race is open to everyone regardless of experience, nationality, and age. Rickshaws will be provided by the organizers. You'll have 2 days to prep your vehicle before the start.
The Indian Autorickshaw Challenge is a 1000 km (590 miles) rally through the most scenic roads of South India in a three wheel motorized vehicle. The race is open to everyone regardless of experience, nationality, and age. Rickshaws will be provided by the organizers. You’ll have 2 days to prep your vehicle before the start. Please visit The Indian Autorickshaw Challenge for more info.
Until July 1, 2006, the entry fee for the event is €1,000 per team and €300 for each additional team member. After July 1, 2006, the entry fee will be €1,300 per team and €500 for each additional team member.
On August 21, 2006, 200 teams and a variety of sponsors will meet in Chennai, India to kick off the first annual India Autorickshaw Rally. On that day in Chennai, the rally will also feature a dirt track race for the rickshaws, a good way to get the adrenaline running and the race going. At around eleven o’clock in the morning on the 21st, the rally will begin as riders and rickshaws will embark on the first leg of the rally to Mamallapuram. This will be a 76 kilometer (47 mile) stretch leaving from Chennai, the city formerly known as Madras and with a population of over seven million people. The day will end in Mamallapuram along the East Indian Coastline. It’s one of the oldest cities in southern India, making a good place to rest after the first leg.
From Mamallapuram, the second leg of the race will kick off to Pondicherry, a former French colony with a population of over one million people. A good 113 kilometer (70 mile) journey will be an experience in itself that will be followed by the excitement and adventures that only Pondicherry can offer.
After a night in Pondicherry, racers and rickshaws will set off on the third and longest leg of the Indian Autorickshaw Challenge. It will span over a distance of 177 kilometers (110 miles) to Thanjavur, a southern India city that boasts the amazing Brihadeeswara Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The third day may present trials and challenges to both racers and rickshaws as the longest leg of the rally. Then again, it could prove to be among the most unforgettable of adventures.
A good night’s rest will prepare racers and rickshaws for the fourth day’s stretch, just under the longest stretch in terms of distance. The 163 kilometer (101 mile) leg to Madurai will test the endurance of every kind of rally participant. Once in Madurai, participants will have the option of exploring the “ Athens of the East,†the oldest city in southern India. Intrepid explorers will find there is much to offer and experience in Madurai, but those looking for some rest may be better prepared for the fifth day’s stretch to Tuticorin.
The journey to Tuticorin will span over 148 kilometers (92 miles). The destination is remarkable. Known as the “ Pearl City,†Tuticorin is a populous seaport that serves the majority of Tamil Nadu. It is famous for its pearl fishermen and shipwrights and is also a fantastic place to catch a glimpse of the stunning Bay of Bengal.
The sixth day will be considerably more relaxed than the previous three days. After departing Tuticorin, racers and rickshaws will set off on the second shortest leg of the adventure to Courtallam. The route is 100 kilometers (62 miles long) and the city of Courtallam is known for its wellness retreats, spas, and astonishing waterfalls. After covering nearly 500 kilometers (over 300 miles) of Tamil Nadu, Courtallam will present a great opportunity for relaxation.
The final leg of the Indian Autorickshaw Challenge will span over a distance of 160 kilometers (99 miles) and end in Kanniyakumari. Known as Cape Comorin during the British rule, Kanniyakumari will be the site of the rally’s awesome and unforgettable closing party. We’ll set up the rally participants in a beautiful luxury hotel at the southernmost tip of India, where the views will be extraordinary and the recollection of the rally adventure will start to settle in.
On the morning of August 28, 2006, participants and their rickshaws will travel back to Chennai by train. This will be the opportunity to view the landscape with fresh and experienced eyes and with the amazing sense of accomplishment.
Be part of history and don't miss the birth of a new motorsport. The Indian Autorickshaw Challenge is a 1000 km (590 miles) rally through the most scenic roads of South India in a three wheel motorized vehicle. The race is open to everyone regardless of experience, nationality, and age. Rickshaws will be provided by the organizers. You'll have 2 days to prep your vehicle before the start.
The Indian Autorickshaw Challenge is a 1000 km (590 miles) rally through the most scenic roads of South India in a three wheel motorized vehicle. The race is open to everyone regardless of experience, nationality, and age. Rickshaws will be provided by the organizers. You’ll have 2 days to prep your vehicle before the start. Please visit The Indian Autorickshaw Challenge for more info.
Until July 1, 2006, the entry fee for the event is €1,000 per team and €300 for each additional team member. After July 1, 2006, the entry fee will be €1,300 per team and €500 for each additional team member.
On August 21, 2006, 200 teams and a variety of sponsors will meet in Chennai, India to kick off the first annual India Autorickshaw Rally. On that day in Chennai, the rally will also feature a dirt track race for the rickshaws, a good way to get the adrenaline running and the race going. At around eleven o’clock in the morning on the 21st, the rally will begin as riders and rickshaws will embark on the first leg of the rally to Mamallapuram. This will be a 76 kilometer (47 mile) stretch leaving from Chennai, the city formerly known as Madras and with a population of over seven million people. The day will end in Mamallapuram along the East Indian Coastline. It’s one of the oldest cities in southern India, making a good place to rest after the first leg.
From Mamallapuram, the second leg of the race will kick off to Pondicherry, a former French colony with a population of over one million people. A good 113 kilometer (70 mile) journey will be an experience in itself that will be followed by the excitement and adventures that only Pondicherry can offer.
After a night in Pondicherry, racers and rickshaws will set off on the third and longest leg of the Indian Autorickshaw Challenge. It will span over a distance of 177 kilometers (110 miles) to Thanjavur, a southern India city that boasts the amazing Brihadeeswara Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The third day may present trials and challenges to both racers and rickshaws as the longest leg of the rally. Then again, it could prove to be among the most unforgettable of adventures.
A good night’s rest will prepare racers and rickshaws for the fourth day’s stretch, just under the longest stretch in terms of distance. The 163 kilometer (101 mile) leg to Madurai will test the endurance of every kind of rally participant. Once in Madurai, participants will have the option of exploring the “ Athens of the East,†the oldest city in southern India. Intrepid explorers will find there is much to offer and experience in Madurai, but those looking for some rest may be better prepared for the fifth day’s stretch to Tuticorin.
The journey to Tuticorin will span over 148 kilometers (92 miles). The destination is remarkable. Known as the “ Pearl City,†Tuticorin is a populous seaport that serves the majority of Tamil Nadu. It is famous for its pearl fishermen and shipwrights and is also a fantastic place to catch a glimpse of the stunning Bay of Bengal.
The sixth day will be considerably more relaxed than the previous three days. After departing Tuticorin, racers and rickshaws will set off on the second shortest leg of the adventure to Courtallam. The route is 100 kilometers (62 miles long) and the city of Courtallam is known for its wellness retreats, spas, and astonishing waterfalls. After covering nearly 500 kilometers (over 300 miles) of Tamil Nadu, Courtallam will present a great opportunity for relaxation.
The final leg of the Indian Autorickshaw Challenge will span over a distance of 160 kilometers (99 miles) and end in Kanniyakumari. Known as Cape Comorin during the British rule, Kanniyakumari will be the site of the rally’s awesome and unforgettable closing party. We’ll set up the rally participants in a beautiful luxury hotel at the southernmost tip of India, where the views will be extraordinary and the recollection of the rally adventure will start to settle in.
On the morning of August 28, 2006, participants and their rickshaws will travel back to Chennai by train. This will be the opportunity to view the landscape with fresh and experienced eyes and with the amazing sense of accomplishment.