Duncan ‘Kikankane’ Mubiru has opted out of this weekend’s SMC rally; the fourth round of the National Rally Championship (NRC) Calendar saying that he is in preparations for the Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally.
Mubiru who sits third on the NRC log with 185 points after three rounds exclusively told Kawowo Sports that his target is a good finish in the Gorilla Rally scheduled between July 18-20 thus won’t risk his machine in the SMC rally.
“I want thorough preparations for the Gorilla rally so won’t risk participating in the SMC rally,” Kikankane told Kawowo Sports.
“I know how much important it is to my NRC title but then I want victory on the continent starting with Rwanda. I don’t want to risk my car with less than a fortnight to the event,” he added.
In June, Kikankane alongside compatriots Hajji Abbas Sempebwa and Shafik Semujju took part in the Oryx Rally of Tanzania (4th Round of ARC) but the former plus Semujju failed to complete the event due to a mechanical problem.
The SMC rally is set for this weekend starting with a Super Special Stage at Festino City, Mukono on Saturday July 5 before cars go for competitive sections in parts of Busiika and Luweero on Sunday.
Ronald Sebuguzi leads the NRC standings with 251 points whilst Jonas Kansiime lies second with 208 points.
