The 2019 National Rally Calendar came to a climax on Sunday after
Cruising a Subaru Impreza, Gakwaya finished as best driver this year have won
The victory meant that the Impreza crew won four rally event this season including, Huye Rally held in July, WIRM Sprint Rally organized August, in addition to the Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally held in October to lead with 89 points in total.
After being crowned champion, Gakwaya said that it was great to be crowned champion this year having won
Mid this year, Gakwaya acquired a new Subaru Impreza N12 but says that he was accustomed to cruising the old Subaru Impreza N10.
"Next year, I will cruise the new N12, I have registered for the Africa Rally Championship, if all goes well, I look forward to compete in some of continental series like the Zambian Africa Rally Championship" He pointed.
Going into the last round-
Giesen was required to beat Gakwaya as the first on the podium to clinch his first national title, rather he settled for third position earning 20 points, 85 in total.
Veteran driver Mitraros Elfterios who finished in second position over the weekend, concludes the season in third place on 46 points, one point head of
Rwanda Automobile president
He added, "The 2020 Mountain Gorilla Rally will be organized in May according to the new released Africa Rally Championship calendar. Preparation will start early in order to attract a bigger number of foreign crews to compete in
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