Omunyeeto Ambrose Byona promises fireworks at Fort Portal Rally
With just less than three years into active rally, Ambrose Byona aka Omunyeeto has continued to show signs of improvement every passing event.
And this weekend, he has a chance to do more as the 2017 National Rally Championship contention heads to Fort Portal.
Over 40 crews will rev off the third edition of the Mountains of the Moon Rally.
Rally ace; Ambrose Byona aka Omunyeeto
The two day event will run nine stages covering a total competitive distance of 152.24 kilometres.
Boma grounds has been maintained for the Super Special Stage while two stages of Zaborogota and Rwenzori tea will make their debut on day two of the event.
Fort Portal Rally is anticipated to be a hotly contested affair as it will determine the stake for some crews on this year’s championship.
Ambrose Byona and Derick Lubambula, the navigator pose next to their Hima Cement sponsored Mitsubishi Evo 9
National Rally Championship leaders Ronald Sebuguzi and Leon Ssenyange will count on Fort Portal points to strengthen their lead. They are currently top with 250 points, 90 points ahead of Duncan Mubiru.
Duncan Mubiru is expected to enter Fort Portal highly charged with the aim of closing the gap on leader Sebuguzi. A DNF in the previous NRC event is another reason that will reignite the title battle from him this weekend.
Ambrose Byona will not only look forward to maintaining his performance from the previous event where he finished third overall, he will also stage some tight competition to the title contenders.
Being the first on the road and currently third on the NRC standings, Christakis Fitidis and Eric Nzamwita could see a chance to get closer to the title contention in Fort Portal.
While Omar Mayanja and Hussein Mukuye will be out to put some life to their title hopes after two consecutive DNFs, Hassan Alwi will be targeting his first points of the season.
Musa Kabega and Rogers Sirwomu may not be among the title contenders, but the previous two DNFs may persuade the pace of a title contender.
Kepher Walubi, Yusuf Bukenya, Fred Wampamba will all be eyeing the top spot from Fort Portal this weekend.
The battle will further prevail in the Two-wheel drive (2WD) category and the Clubman rally championship (CRC).
Ahead of the Mountains of the Moon Rally slated for the 26th-28th May 2017, Byona aka Omunyeeto has promised to put up a good performance.
“I am focused and ambitious. I have the backing of the sponsors and my fans should expect fireworks,” said Byona.
Omunyeeto revealed has vowed to continue improving in his Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX.
The soft spoken driver will be navigated by Derrick Lubambula. He is sponsored by Hima Cement.
