Despite being his very first time to race, upcoming rally driver, Rajiv Ruparelia notched the second position, just 40 seconds behind experienced driver, Ronald Ssebuguzi, who came first with 10:04 minutes.
The 29-year old Rajiv who outed his, Polish-built Volkswagen Polo WRC Proto Car for the very first time, clocked 10:44 minutes at the Sunday May 26th Enduro and 4×4 Challenge Championship hosted at Zion Estate, Sisa.
He beat 15 other drivers.
In third place was Jonas Kansiime who clocked 10:54 minutes while, Edwin Kalule came 4th having clocked 11:04 minutes
Rajiv, under his ‘RR – Double Trouble’ team says he will now have his eyes on the upcoming Pearl of Africa rally under the Federation of Motor Sport in Uganda (FMU). He is navigated by Ronnie Walia and managed by his uncle and veteran rally driver Dipu Rupareria. Mike Mwangi is the Chief Mechanic.
Full list of scores
- Ssebuguzi 10:04
- Rajiv 10:44
- Jonas 10:54
- Kalule 11:04
- Daudi 11:13
- Unissan 11:25
- Edson 12:04
- Kavuma 12:14
- Lubega 12:17
- Hakim 12:27
- Busingye 12:41
- Kayira 12:50
- Bobo 13:25
- Paddy 13:41
- Mwaami 14:36
- Tongo 16:44
- Gensi 22:41
