Sebuguzi and co-driver Leon Ssenyange had a steady drive during the weekend Pearl of Africa rally to finish second overall and first among nationals.
It was Sebuguzi’s best ever Pearl rally finish so far. It came after a series of non finishes in the same event.
Sebuguzi turned his day one third position to second overall; finishing four minutes and eight seconds behind winner Manvir Baryan from Kenya.
“We really prepared well for this rally. Everybody did their part. The mechanics, managing team and us the crew,” said Sebuguzi
The crew collected a maximum of 140points that elevated them to second position on the NRC leaderboard. The team now has 290 points; 15points behind championship leader Jas Mangat.
“We started the season badly. But am happy that we are getting closer. Let’s see what the next rally will bring.”
The Pearl rally success puts the three time national champion back into the fight for this year’s title with 200 points available over the remaining events.
Drivers standings after Pearl rally
- Jas Mangat 305 points
- Ronald Sebuguzi 290
- Susan Muwonge 240
- Unissan Bakunda 194
- Kepher Walubi 180
- Fred Wampamba 171
- Christakis Fitidis 140
- Hassan Alwi 134
- DrAshif Ahmed 124