Ex-Maharashtra CM Rides A Custom Trike With Billionaire Gautam Singhania [Video]
The recently concluded Raymond 100 Autofest, held in Thane, saw a turnout of more than 700 supercars and superbikes. Organized by Raymond Group MD and billionaire Gautam Singhania, the fest also saw the attendance of many prominent figures from the worlds of business, politics, sports, and motorsports. One of these figures was Maharashtra’s ex-Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The popular politician, who is currently serving as the Deputy CM, was seen riding a custom trike with Gautam Singhania sitting in the rear.
Eknath Shinde rides a custom trike with Gautam Singhania
A video showing Eknath Shinde along with billionaire Gautam Singhania in a custom three-wheeler motorcycle has been shared on Instagram by Vaishakhi on her page. In this mini-vlog, the influencer mentions that she is visiting the Raymond 100 Autofest held in Thane, Maharashtra.
She can be seen reaching JK Gram, where this event took place, and she then starts showing all the supercars, luxury cars, vintage cars, and superbikes that were present. The video shows that there were a number of new Ferraris like the 488 Pista, 458 Speciale, and F8 Tributo, along with multiple vintage Rolls-Royces, a Batmobile replica, and classic Mercedes-Benz cars, among many others.
The influencer also showcases a varied collection of old Royal Enfields, new superbikes, and many other unique vehicles. Finally, towards the end, we can note that the ex-Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde was riding a custom trike on the event ground. He was also accompanied by Raymond Group MD Gautam Singhania. We can note that the bike was completely surrounded by security personnel and paparazzi.
Eknath Shinde used a Lexus LX570 worth Rs 3 crore
Although seen here on a trike, Eknath Shinde prefers a luxury SUV for his day-to-day travel. He earlier used to be driven around in a Land Cruiser LC200. However, towards the end of his term as Maharashtra Chief Minister before the elections, he switched to a Lexus LX570. This particular SUV, like his Toyota, is finished in a classy shade of white.
It comes powered by a 5.7-litre naturally aspirated V8 petrol engine capable of producing 383 bhp and 546 Nm of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic gearbox. Eknath Shinde also used a Land Cruiser LC200, which was converted into an LC300.
Gautam Singhania was seen riding an auto rickshaw
At the same Raymond 100 Autofest event, the MD of the group, Gautam Singhania, was seen riding a white and red dual-tone-colored auto rickshaw. He was seen driving this auto, surrounded by his security team, and there were a few people sitting in the rear of his auto rickshaw.
Apart from this, Gautam Singhania also showcased his drifting skills at the event. He brought out his Nissan 240SX and drifted it, which became one of the highlights of the event. The billionaire also showcased his entire supercar collection at the event, which includes a McLaren 750S, Ferrari 488 Pista, Ferrari 296 GTB, Ford Mustang Mach-1, and McLaren 720S, among many others.
Apart from these, popular celebrities like two-time F1 World Champion Mika Hakkinen, former Indian cricket star and commentator Ravi Shastri, and Indian F1 driver Narain Karthikeyan were also present at this special event. Ravi Shastri also brought his Audi 100, which he received back in 1985 in Melbourne, Australia. This particular vehicle was restored by Super Car Club Garage (SCCG), which is operated by Gautam Singhania.