Pune, Aug. 18 -- Pune's seasoned rally driver Sanjay Takale showcased his trademark resilience at the 30th edition of the Asia Cross Country Rally (AXCR), steering Team Toyota to an overall second-place finish despite early setbacks, as per a release from Sanjay Takale Media team.

The Indian driver was awarded a Special Trophy for his remarkable fightback performance in Asia's toughest cross-country rally, often referred to as the "Asian Dakar".

Takale's gritty drive came after a dramatic incident on Day 2, when he hit a large ditch at high speed, resulting in a tyre blast and a major puncture. The wheel change was further delayed when a wheel nut broke due to the impact, costing Takale and his Thai co-driver *Keerati Noijard* more than...