Sebuguzi triumphs in Fort Portal, ends victory drought
Ronald Sebuguzi ended his thirst for victory after securing a win in the fifth round of the national rally championship over the weekend in Fort Portal. The three national rally champion Sebuguzi had gone eleven events without a win. He last recorded a victory in 2022. The Shell crew had the Fort Portal rally jinx […] The post Sebuguzi triumphs in Fort Portal, ends victory drought appeared first on Kawowo Sports.
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Ronald Sebuguzi ended his thirst for victory after securing a win in the fifth round of the national rally championship over the weekend in Fort Portal.
The three national rally champion Sebuguzi had gone eleven events without a win. He last recorded a victory in 2022.
The Shell crew had the Fort Portal rally jinx to get off their back as well. And indeed, the crew scored more than they anticipated.
Sebuguzi alongside Anthony Mugambwa calling the notes recovered from their leg one mishaps when the Ford Proto lost brakes and gained the advantage on their rivals misfortunes.
Going into the final leg, Sebuguzi was over a minute behind day one leader Joshua Muwanguzi. However, Muwanguzi’s broken suspension elevated Sebuguzi onto the leaderboard .
“The rally did not start well for us. We lost brakes in the first stage, and it cost us time. After that, all we wanted was to finish the event and secure some points,” said Sebuguzi.
“We are happy that on Sunday we didn’t have any issues which enabled us to win the event. And now we are back in the title contention,” he added.
Sebuguzi now sits second on the NRC leaderboard with 201 points.
Isaac Ssozi registered his best career finish securing a second position. He finished six minutes, seven seconds behind Sebuguzi.
Moustapha Mukasa once again proved he is here for podiums taking third place in Fort Portal.
Mukasa moved on top of the NRC leaderboard with 224points; 23points behind Sebuguzi.
In the clubman rally championship, Musa Ssegambwe continued to woe rally fans with his entertaining performance.
Segabwe topped the clubman category to hold firm on his title chances. In second position was Topher Kateera with Nasib Ssesanga in third.
Ibrahim Pasuwa finished top on the Two-wheel drive category. Samuel Watendwa settled for second followed by Julius Semambo.
The sixth round of the NRC heads to Gulu district on the weekend of 11-13 October.
Top three drivers’ Standings after round five.
Moustapha Mukasa 224points
Ronald Sebuguzi 201
Jas Mangat 200
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