On Tuesday, 11th January 2016, the Lato Milk Mbarara Rally 2016 was launched at an event held at the offices at Acacia Avenue yesterday.
The rally take place on 29-31 January in the districts Masaka, Lwengo, Kiruhura, Bushenyi and Mbarara. Scrutineering is on Friday 29 at Masaka. Super Special Stage at Masaka Pine Ridge Bwala double circuit on Saturday 30 Jan Rally Route in Mbarara, Bushenyi, Kiruhura
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Event is title sponsored by Lato Milk and cosponsored by ICEA Insurance, Mountain Dew, Integrated Security Services, Lake View Hotel, Fire and Safety Appliances.
At the same function, Shyam Kotecha, Director of Pearl Dairy, the official sponsors unveiled their package of Shs10m in cash and also Sh8m of products to help run the event amicably.
Mountain Dew also announced a package of Sh50m to cover the entire FMU Rally Calendar while Dr. Chiraag Kotecha of Victoria University Health Centre pledged to provide medical facilities and Ambulance during the two-day season opener.
The event starts with a Super Special Stage (SSS) of two runs (5km) at Pine Ridge Masaka on January 30. The following day drivers will negotiate 216.50km spread over six competitive sections.