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India Today
2 days ago
- Automotive
- India Today
Lhakpa Tsering to represent India at 2025 Asia Cross Country Rally in Thailand
Indian cross-country rally veteran Lhakpa Tsering is gearing up for one of the most grueling motorsport events in Asia — the Asia Cross Country Rally (AXCR) 2025. Known as the 'Dakar of the East,' the nine-day event will see competitors battle across 3,400 kilometers of punishing terrain in Thailand from August 8 to India — and proudly carrying the hopes of the Northeast — Lhakpa will drive the latest Toyota Hilux, a vehicle built for extreme an honour to represent India at the Asia Cross Country Rally, and even more special to carry the hopes of the Northeast with me,' said Lhakpa. 'This is a big step not just in my journey, but also for aspiring motorsport talent from the region. I'm grateful to JK Tyre, the Department of Youth Affairs of Arunachal Pradesh, and Tanor Engineering for believing in me and supporting this dream.' This year's AXCR will feature top teams from Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and India. Starting and finishing in Pattaya, the route demands supreme mental grit, physical stamina, and flawless teamwork as racers navigate dense forests, mountain trails, riverbeds, and unforgiving off-road Arunachal Pradesh Department of Youth Affairs is leveraging the state's unique landscape to build a thriving adventure sports ecosystem, organizing exposure tours and collaborations with Southeast Asian nations to develop skills in adventure tourism, martial arts, culinary arts, and more. These initiatives aim to empower youth, boost tourism, and position the state as a premier hub for eco-adventure Tatak's Tanor Engineering has been instrumental in developing infrastructure and supporting youth programs, while Doc Rider continues to inspire the region's motorsport community through events, mentorship, and advocacy for safe, skilled a powerful machine, experienced backing, and an unshakable drive, Lhakpa Tsering now sets his sights on the AXCR — a race that will test every limit in the pursuit of glory for India.- Ends
News18
4 days ago
- Automotive
- News18
Indias Sanjay Takale gears up for 30th edition of Asia Cross Country Rally 2025
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 7 (ANI): Veteran rally driver Sanjay Takale, India's flagbearer in the world of endurance motorsport, is all set to compete in the 30th Anniversary Edition of the Asia Cross Country Rally (AXCR)–Asia's most demanding cross-country rally known as the 'Asian Dakar." The event kicks off with a ceremonial start on August 8 in Pattaya, Thailand, and will conclude on August 16, covering over 3,300 km through some of the region's most challenging terrain, as per a press release from Sanjay Takale's media driving Car #117 in Class T1D, returns to the AXCR grid with a rich legacy that includes being the first Indian to complete the Dakar Rally in a car (Classic Category) and the winner of AXCR in 2011. His team is also in contention for the Team Award Trophy this year. With 42 podiums from 48 rallies, Sanjay Takale's motorsport résumé includes championships across Europe and Asia, an APRC title (2012), and WRC outings in Finland. Now 57, Takale combines his endurance-driving expertise with a vision for the future of transport as Chief Advisory Officer at Aerpace Industries, where he helps develop flying car systems and vertical takeoff platforms.'This rally isn't just a race it's a full-scale test of resilience, concentration, and the machine. I'm thrilled to be back where it all began for me and proud to represent India on this historic 30th edition," said Takale as quoted by a press release from his media navigating uncharted forest trails or shaping future mobility from the skies, Sanjay Takale continues to inspire with his relentless pursuit of excellence on the throttle and beyond. (ANI)
