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Promising a significant shift in his racing trajectory, Pasuwa declares his intent to compete with the top names in the sport next year.
2021 National two-wheel drive rally champion Ibrahim Pasuwa has promised to take the bold step into from the support category to the main National Rally Championship.
This weekend, he announced that this will be his final season in the 2WD category.
Promising a significant shift in his racing trajectory, Pasuwa declares his intent to compete with the top names in the sport next year.
Pasuwa's ambitious plan to leave the 2WD category does not come without its financial challenges. Acknowledging the costs associated with his decision.
“It is my intention to move into a more powerful car, starting next season,” Pasuwa said, adding; “I will stop at nothing to make that ambition come true.”
“I am not yet sure what type of car it will be. I am definitely in the market for a new one, and I can confirm that it will be a four-wheel drive car.”
Despite racing with a Toyota Corolla FX GT, Pasuwa has consistently demonstrated his mettle by keeping up with drivers commanding much more powerful cars in the NRC.
A testament to his skill and determination, Pasuwa recently won the 2WD category at the weekend event, clocking a time of 1:46:13.49 to cover a 144km distance.
This feat puts him in a notable position in the season's leaderboard. Pasuwa stands in fourth place with a collected 184 points, close behind Ronald Ssebuguzi (190 points) and Duncan Mubiru Kikankane (233 points), who race in Ford Fiesta Protos.
Yasin Nasser currently leads the NRC title race with 398 points.
Pasuwa is currently top of the 2WD category on 82 points, 50 points ahead of defending champion Oscar Ntambi (32 points) and Mansoor Lubega (31 points).
Umar Kakyama (28.5 points), Edward Kirumira (19.5 points), and Julius Ssemambo (19 points) follow in the standings.
Evidently, Pasuwa's drive extends beyond the racetrack. His decision to invest in a more powerful car to compete in the higher racing categories highlights his dedication to the sport and his intent to make his mark in the racing fraternity.
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