"Team Namascar - Putting the Nascar into Namaskar." State of Tamil Nadu by giampiero6

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Feel the Insanity! - State of Tamil Nadu

Indian Auto Rickshaw Challenge 2007-2008

In January 2008, I took part in the Indian Autorickshaw Challenge which was a charity rally winding 1000km through Tamil Nadu from Chennai/Madras to Kanyakumari on SELF DRIVEN AUTORICKSHAWS. It was part death wish, part Amazing Race, and part ridiculous lark. My teammates Meghan, Konstantin, and I loved visiting this part of the world and encountering the legendary warmth and friendship of South India. In the end, I'm glad to say, we won the race!

AWESOME VIDEOS!

>>>> SHORT FUNNY VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS OF THE INSANITY! <<<<

A. Pre- Race
Elaborate and Thorough Training Day

1. Chennai to Pondicherry - 76km (47 miles)
You can't live forever!

B. Day-off for New Year celebrations.
PUTHANDU NAL VALTHUKAL = HAPPY NEW YEAR

2. - Pondicherry to Thanjavur - 113km (70 miles)
Man, I cannot wait to get out there again!

3. Thanjavur to Madurai - 177km (110 miles)
Mayhem and Disaster...for the others.

4. Madurai to Rameswaram - 173km (108 miles)
Getting in the groove

5. Rameswaram to Tuticorin - 181km (113 miles)
No Look Sri Lanka!

6. Tuticorin to Courtallam - 100km (62 miles)
Country Stroll

7. Courtallam to Kanniyakumari - 160km (99 miles)
Monkeys. Big Time! And Victory is within reach!

Total: 1024km (636 miles)

C. Rest and Relaxation
Off to Kerala for RnR

Last visit to State of Tamil Nadu: Jan 2008
Intro Updated Aug 1, 2011
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mallyak Feb 11, 2012 at 12:58 AM

Lovely photos of the Children and Tamil Nadu.!
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aadil Aug 11, 2011 at 10:39 AM

Congratulations ..... can't believe you did this and even won it!!!
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marvelous_girl Dec 19, 2009 at 9:50 AM

this z really interusting thing to do.
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travelinxs Mar 9, 2009 at 1:43 AM

Great tuk-tuk challenge! Will read the blog soon, too. Will be compilling a comprehensive cycle guide when I take a break on reaching Nepal. Hope to carry on Nepal to Oz at end of year. Cheers my friend.
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janetanne Mar 27, 2008 at 6:41 AM

Sahib Giampiero! You honour our Virtual Tourist Community with your magnanimous victory! Yet, it seems the children were the greatest winners. Bravo!
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ladagspa Mar 19, 2008 at 1:54 AM

Congratulation on Winning the Rally!!!
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Ekahau Feb 16, 2008 at 8:08 AM

Very cute Mr G -- still waiting for the Masala dosi report!!! "So much to do so little time" Cecil Rhodes
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icunme Feb 14, 2008 at 1:03 AM

Kudos to you and your team - please put up an album for us - I would love to see you all do this in Roma! <(•¿•)>
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ADISIDH Jan 30, 2008 at 1:24 AM

Hi Nice to see you in Auto rickshaw challenge. We are glad to know about charity. Next time if you visit India , please let me know. take care Subodh
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Hithedonism Jan 20, 2008 at 9:20 PM

congrats!!!!nice shots.