08 May 2022 | Motorsport

Uganda’s Jas Mangat and Joseph Kamya are currently in lead after the first day of the Pearl of Africa Uganda rally.

The heavy downpour ensured the first stage of the event impassible leading to its cancellation. There was a big delay in the start of the event.  The last stage was also cancelled due to limited time.

However, three hours later, the rains subsided and the competition continued with stage two of the itinerary.

Mangat took an early lead of the event with the fastest time in the Kivuvu stage and even though the routes were slippery, he held on to the lead through the day.

“It was not a good day for everyone. The roads were so wet and we couldn’t get the rhyme, ending up making some mistakes. It’s unfortunate we did not complete the stages today, but we hope to do our best tomorrow,” said Mangat.

The Pilipili rally team posted 51mins  22seconds. They head into the final leg with a 22second lead.

Ponsiano Lwakataka is equally on a charge as he maintained second position through the day while Duncan Mubiru is trailing in third followed by Mike Mukula. 

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