Kansiime eyes Gulu win as 31 drivers register for KCB Rajiv Ruparelia Memorial Rally

Arereng Kenneth Kent

NRC Standings

1. Hassan Alwi Jr        236
2. Jonas Kansiime 141
3. Moses Lumala     140
4. Duncan Mubiru    129
5. Umar Dauda       107.5

2WD-DRIVERS’ STANDINGS

1. Mansoor Lubega     86
2. Julius Semambo        76
3. Dr. Godfrey Nsereko   53
4. Ahmed Senyonjo        51
5. Edward Kirumira         43.5

Jonas Matayo Kansiime, the lead driver in Matayo Rally Team, has promised a great win, in this weekend’s rally in Gulu. The rally, organized by Central Motor Club promises to be a battle ground for top drivers but the calm Jonas believes that this is his moment to shine in Northern Uganda.

In an exclusive interview with pearl sports team, Jonas said that his car has been prepared to battle any driver who is ready for serious competition in Gulu.

“Am second on the table,WRC showed me that anything is possible. Our team is well prepared, and we believe that Gulu is ours with God’s grace,” Jonas noted.

Thirty-one drivers have confirmed participation in this weekend’s event, organized by Central Motor Club in Gulu.

Full Entry List

1. Ronald Ssebuguzi/Anthony Mugambwa  ( Ford Fiesta)
2. Mubiru Duncan/Lwanga Hamuza  ( Ford Fiesta)
3. Peter Kalule/Mildred Kibuuka (Subaru Impreza XV)
4. Aine Godfrey Kaguta/Athuman Muhamadi (Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X)
5. Lubega Mansuur/Kavuma Kenneth (Toyota Corolla)
6. Katazza Haruna/David Mwesigwa (Subaru WRX STI)
7. Semambo Julius/Nagawa Diana (Toyota Sprinter)
8. Bwete Samuel/Urban Mulindwa (Subaru Imprezza)
9. Umar Dauda/Bunya Stephen (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 1X)
10. Hassan Alwi/Musa Nsubuga (Ford Fiesta)
11. Nasser Mutebi/Mugulusi Emmannuel (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 1X)
12. Edward Kirumira/Serwoga Geofrey (Toyota Starlet)
13. Ssozi Isaac/Lukenge Jafari (Subaru Impreza GD)
14. Watendwa Samuel/Isabirye Edgar (Toyota RUNX)
15. Lule Ismail/Namara Prosperous (VW Golf)
16. Omoo Francis/Sserunkuma Ivan (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IV)
17. Godfrey Nsereko/John Bosco Musisi (Toyota Etios)
18. Walter Kibande/ Duncan Katumba (Subaru Impreza GC8)
19. Ahmed Kateete/Sserugga Morgan (Subaru Impreza WRX STI)
20. Mubiru Sande/Katerega Hasan (Toyota Corolla)
21. Goefrey Munyegera/Saul Musoke (Subaru Impreza WRX)
22. Karenzi Denis Bahizi/Shaun Bahizi (Subaru Impreza GC8)
23. Sharif Muyanja/Edward Kiyingi (Toyota Corolla)
24. Asiimwe Doreen/Shaina Kobusingye (Toyota Corolla)
25. Ssesanga Nassibu/Kanakulya Mustapha (Toyota Celica)
26. Hajji Ahmed Senyonjo/Phinehas Mungufeni (Toyota Corolla)
27. Jonas Matayo Kansiime/Ronald Bukenya (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII)
28. Ssentongo Farouk/Eva Louise Weikamp (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX)
29. Moses Lumala/Cedric Buzabo (Ford Fiesta)
30. Stefano Valeri/Katabalwa Robert (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X)
31. Musa Ssegaabwe/Kiyega Mathias (Skoda Fabia)