HANOI, March 10 (Xinhua) -- The ASEAN International Trucks Invitational is taking place at the Dong Mo Culture and Tourism Village in Vietnam's capital Hanoi from Friday through Saturday.
The tournament was the first time the new sport was introduced to Vietnamese audience, gathering eight experienced drivers with a minimum requirement of five-year truck driving experience from Vietnam, Singapore and Brunei, reported local Vietnam News online newspaper on Friday.
Participants will compete in four teams in categories that highlight safe and fuel-efficient driving, according to Vietnam News.
The tourney is to help drivers from ASEAN countries exchange experience and to ultimately promote the image of the country and people of Vietnam, said the event organizer.
