Red Bull Tuk It 2020 makes its way across Sri Lanka’s terrain, bigger and better than ever before

  

The Sri Lankan tuk tuk is undeniably a part of Sri Lanka’s rich culture and lifestyle. Embracing this unique trend, Red Bull launched Red Bull Tuk It, a dynamic event which is now known as the ultimate tuk tuk challenge in Sri Lanka. This year, Red Bull Tuk It has returned for the fourth time, inviting sports enthusiasts to take on the roughest terrains of Sri Lanka.

Red Bull Tuk It 2020 will kickstart this Saturday, on the 22nd of February, in Kaluaggala, Hanwella. The challenge is designed to test the body and mind of participants who will start their tuk tuks and embark on the most grueling trip through bustling city streets and challenging off-road terrains. Passionate participants will thus make their way through Sri Lanka’s most scenic and testing routes for the ultimate trophy.

This year, the event will see the registration of 200 teams, each consisting of three participants each. The event consists of four stages, each of which encompasses a variety of tough terrain, challenges, and tasks unique to the local area. Stage 1 consists of an Obstacle Course while stages 2 to 4 consist of Navigation and Obstacles as well.

The legendary journey will come to an end in Dambulla, where the winners of Red Bull Tuk It 2020 will be announced. Two unique and coveted prizes are up for grabs at the end of the event, with the competition tuk tuks who are eligible for the overall prize, along with the prize for the most creative tuk tuk.

Red Bull Tuk It has certainly made a splash in Sri Lanka over the years. Last year’s event kickstarted in Kaluaggala as well, coming to an end in Galle. 134 tuk tuks participated, out of which 117 competed for the overall prize and 17 contested for the creative tuk trophy. Team Ambalangoda emerged as the winner, with Team Fun Rider being the 1st Runner Up and Team Nawagamu Motor coming in place as the 2nd Runner Up. Competitor No. 214 bagged the trophy for the most creative tuk in 2019.


This year, the passion and drive amongst the competitors is expected to be stronger than ever. Creativity will shine through with many unique and colourful decorated tuk tuks, driven and manned by enthusiastic participants from all over the country. The event is expected to be fun-filled, packed with action, twists, and turns, as spectators and competitors both gear up to watch the fourth edition of Red Bull Tuk It 2020 and celebrate the teams who will drive away with the coveted prizes as the event comes to a close. Red Bull Tuk It 2020 has once more set out to achieve one of their main goals, and spark excitement amongst people all over the country along with sparking newfound appreciation for some of Sri Lanka’s most beautiful terrains.