MOSAC takes rallying to Gulu
Nov 02, 2010
HARDLY a week after hassling at the newly constructed Uganda motorsport arena in Luwero drivers will be treated to another new challenge when rallying returns to Gulu after 35 years this Saturday.
By Douglas Mazune
HARDLY a week after hassling at the newly constructed Uganda motorsport arena in Luwero drivers will be treated to another new challenge when rallying returns to Gulu after 35 years this Saturday.
The Gulu rally has two competitive sections and a sprint at Kaunda grounds in Gulu Municipality. Gulu residents last watched motor rallying during the cross-border OAU rally in 1975. Cars will be flagged off at Acholi Inn and will cover the 10.6-km Koro-abili—Kweyo section and the Bar-dege to Coope (19.2-km) leg before heading to Kaunda ground for the sprint that covers 8-kms.
Event manager Jeff Kabagambe explained that Motorsport Africa Club (MOSAC) originally had only a sprint on the calendar but added competitive sections to explore the possibility of holding a national event in Gulu next season.
“As a club we took the initiative to take the sport beyond the usual regions of Buganda, Busoga and Western Uganda. The route is smooth and safety should be okay,†Kabagambe explained. He expects Gulu to attract many races in future.
Over 30 drivers are expected to compete in the event.
HARDLY a week after hassling at the newly constructed Uganda motorsport arena in Luwero drivers will be treated to another new challenge when rallying returns to Gulu after 35 years this Saturday.
The Gulu rally has two competitive sections and a sprint at Kaunda grounds in Gulu Municipality. Gulu residents last watched motor rallying during the cross-border OAU rally in 1975. Cars will be flagged off at Acholi Inn and will cover the 10.6-km Koro-abili—Kweyo section and the Bar-dege to Coope (19.2-km) leg before heading to Kaunda ground for the sprint that covers 8-kms.
Event manager Jeff Kabagambe explained that Motorsport Africa Club (MOSAC) originally had only a sprint on the calendar but added competitive sections to explore the possibility of holding a national event in Gulu next season.
“As a club we took the initiative to take the sport beyond the usual regions of Buganda, Busoga and Western Uganda. The route is smooth and safety should be okay,†Kabagambe explained. He expects Gulu to attract many races in future.
Over 30 drivers are expected to compete in the event.