With an illustrious 18-year history, the 19th edition of Red Bull Romaniacs will take place on July 26th, 2022. Red Bull Romaniacs is regarded as the world’s most difficult enduro rally. Only 10% of participating motorcyclists complete the extremely difficult route. Martin Freinademetz, the event’s organizer, explored the Carpathian Mountains on his bike for many years before coming up with this unique, taxing, and intense race in 2004, featuring tracks never previously ridden by offroad motorcyclists. This race is distinguished by its difficult terrain, which includes hills, valleys, mountains, and rocky terrain. It is a test of the participants’ technical ability, endurance, and strength. It has recently experienced a spike in popularity, and the field of participants will include pilots from 60 countries.
Shardul ‘Shas’ Sharma, better known as ‘Shas,’ is a 28-year-old motorsport athlete, and the only Indian to receive an invitation to compete in the prestigious Red Bull Romaniacs enduro rally. Growing up in the Garhwal region in an average, middle-class Indian family, the mountains and severe terrain of Uttarakhand spurred his motorsport ambitions. He is one of the country’s youngest professional riders and is fully self-taught. He has 15 rally victories to his name, as well as various other titles, including the Raid de Himalayas, the Indian National Rallying Championship, and the Sjoba Rally. His performance has always been commendable wherever he has competed.
He’s also fondly known as the ‘Mountain Goat,’ thanks to his intimate knowledge of the Himalayan terrain. To Shas, motorsport is more than a hobby; it is a way of life. He finished third in Red Bull Ace of Dirt among international riders, defeating Dakar winners and other top 60 Indian riders. Shardul Sharma will be the first Indian to compete in the Iron Class of Red Bull Romaniacs. Shardul ‘Shas’ Sharma is ready to leave for Romania to train for one of the toughest enduro rallies in the world. This year’s participants will be professionals and enduro enthusiasts from over 50 countries After two successful years of the World Enduro Super Series championship, the series has been officially supported by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) and has earned the rank of FIM Hard Enduro World Championships.