Kurji To Carry Uganda’s Flag In Safari Rally

By Douglas Mazune

UGANDA’s new rally star Riyaz Kurji will be flagged off 11th in the KCB Safari rally this weekend in Mombasa, Kenya.
The Alpha Rally Team leader, who will drive a Mitsubishi Evo7, was happy with his position on road.
“It is a competitive position. We won’t slowed down. Mombasa roads are not bad, I want to do proper recce and know how to set the car,” said Riyaz, who departed for the opening round of the Africa Rally Championship yesterday. NCS acting general secretary Justin Lingyalingi handed over the national flag to Riyaz and urged him to fly it high. Lingyalingi hailed Riyaz for his tremendous improvement and financial support to the sport.
Riyaz said he is determined to get a podium position.
“I want Uganda and Alpha team to be respected in Kenya. Our fans should pray for us to finish the rally,” Riyaz said.
Top 12 of 39 entrants:
Lee Rose (Mitsubishi Evo4)
Glen Edmunds (Mitsubishi Evo4)
Rob Hellier (Mitsubishi Evo3)
Alastair Cavenagh (Subaru Impreza)
John Llyod (Subaru Impreza)
Rudy Cantanhede (Mitsubishi Evo3)
Azar Anwar (Mitsubishi Evo6)
Sammy Aslam Subaru Impreza)
Carl Tundu (Subaru Impreza)
David Horsey (Corolla RSI)
Riyaz Kurji (Mitsubishi Evo7)
Michelle Van Tongoren (Subaru Impreza)
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