MUKONO. Ronald Ssebuguzi underlined that he is the driver to beat next season after winning the year ender Champions Sprint. The event was held at Festino Cite Mukono on Boxing Day.
Ssebuguzi and co-driver Leon Ssenyange, cruising an Evo X in Shell V-Power colours, finished the 7.9km sprint in a time of 06:37:35 beating Ranjit Kuku and Musa Nsubuga by nearly 19 seconds. There was no love lost as Kuku’s placing guaranteed him the title of Sprint king of the Year after Desh Kananura, who was leading before the event, failed to finish due to mechanical problems.
Ssebuguzi, who finished the season strongly in his latest acquisition sounded a warning to his rivals ahead of next season. “My target is to reclaim the title from Arthur Blick Jr. I have set my sights on winning my fourth title next season,” said Ssebuguzi after defending the Champions sprint crown. Mountain Dew, ICEA Insurance, Fire and Safety, Utl, Panamera Bar, Festino Cite, Lato Milk, Jaguar drink and Happy Boyz Bar Namasuba were the co-sponsors of the event.
Meanwhile, the route for the Mbarara Rally, which is the opening event of the season, is ready. The event will take place on January 30-31 starting with a Super Special Stage at Pine Ridge Masaka. The event will have a total distance of 371.4km of which 142.5km is competitive spread over five sections.
fmusisi@ug.nationmedia.com
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