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Topic Reading-Vol.3025-7/23/2020

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2020/07/23 Topic Reading-Vol.3025-7/23/2020

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Tuk-tuk racing delivers thrills and spills

Tuk-tuk is an auto-rickshaw that is very common in warm regions like Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia where people can comfortably ride in the open air. It is like a tricycle version of a small motorbike which can usually carry two or three passengers. Tuk-tuk is a very popular vehicle for urban transport both for locals and tourists, but it is usually not used for a long journey or racing. However, these three-wheelers can compete in an endurance race in Sri Lanka. This year’s Red Bull Tuk It race took place in February, before the Coronavirus pandemic. Over 200 teams participated in this two-day race that covered over 120 km across Sri Lanka. The racecourse included not only paved streets in towns but also muddy paths in rural areas and rivers to cross.

For most participants, their rickshaws are the sole means of making their living. How could they risk such precious vehicle for racing that could damage or even destroy their Tuk-tuk?

Enjoy reading the article and watching the video and think if you’d like to ride on one of those participants Tuk-tuk.

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/07/17/sport/tuk-tuk-racing-sri-lanka-spt-intl/index.html

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