Rally driver Ofong rescued

Rally driver Albert Ofong will compete in the Shell V-Power Pearl of Africa rally due on Friday and Saturday at Busiika in Luweero district and Mubende districts.

Ofong navigated by Joe Burua in a Subaru N10 has in the previous events pulled out citing a lack of logistics.

The Xplode rally team driver confirmed on Friday after receiving fuel sponsorship from JM Freight Company in Bugolobi for the entire rally.

"It is good my fuel and service crew has been catered for, now I have to perform so that I can maintain the sponsorship next year too," Ofong stated.

Ofong received the fuel and sh1.5m cash from Elisabeth Nabukenya, the company finance and administrative manager who said that they were giving back to their customers and joining hands to promote motorsport which has now a big following.

Ofong urged fans to stay off the roads as there will be high pressure on drivers who want maximum points on the NRC and also those on the ARC.

 Fans rush to help a driver at the recent Kabalega Rally. PHOTO: Johnson Were

Fifty two drivers confirmed participation in the event which covers a total distance of 670km of which 235km are competitive.

This year's event is co-sponsored by Shell V-Power, ICEA Insurance Group and Hima Cement.

September 15:

Pearl Rally Scrutineering

September 16:
Super special stage, Busiika

September 17:

Competitive sections, Mubende

NRC Standings:

1. Jas Mangat 300pts

2. Hassan Alwi 254

3. Ronald Ssebuguzi 215

4. Arthur Blick Jr.135

5. Christakis Fitidis 90

6. Adam Rauf 90

7. Kuku Ranjit 75

8. Duncan Mubiru 75

9. Yasin Nasser 75

10. Ambrose Byona 75