Rajiv Ruparelia comes second in motor rally debut

By Our Reporter

Rajiv Ruparelia, who is a new entrant in Uganda’s Motorsport, finished in an impressive second place in his debut rally after clocking a time of 10:44 in the Enduro Autocross Championship 2019 at Zion Estates in Ssisa.

He came behind experienced rally driver Ronald Ssebuguzi who won the race at a time 10:04 minutes. In third place was Jonas Kansiime who clocked 10:54 minutes.

The Son to city tycoon, Sudhir Ruparelia, received specialized training at the Rallystar Motorsport Academy in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Rajiv Ruparelia Rally Team nicknamed Double Trouble cruises in a VW Polo Proto imported from Poland was unveiled to the public at Speke Hotel’s Rock Bar and Grill. Rajiv is navigated by Ronnie Walia and managed by Dipu Ruparelia.

Rajiv and team will now focus attention to the upcoming Pearl of Africa rally under the Federation of Motor Sport in Uganda (FMU).

Results:

Seb 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