Gill retires from WRC Safari Rally Kenya

Nairobi, June 25 (Dumanimail) After a terrific start at the World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally Kenya, 3-time Asia Pacific Rally Champion winner and Arjuna awardee Gaurav Gill was forced to retire as fell victim to the deadly dust that led to engine damage. The 7-time National champion was a strong contender for the Safari Rally podium in WRC2, however, the gruelling opening day led to Gill’s day ending prematurely as his Fabia came to a halt when his engine inhaled huge amounts of sand on Friday. Speaking about his experience, Gill said, “Deeply gutted to have dropped out from this legendary rally. But as with all events, this was a great experience, I had the pace to match the front runners. I thank my sponsors for this amazing opportunity, the love and support received from the Kenyan Indian community beside well-wishers back home was overwhelming.” The JK Tyre Motorsport sponsored driver showed tremendous pace by winning the shakedown, Stage 1 and Stage 3 in WRC2 in his Skoda Fabia R5. He has showcased his driving prowess and control on the machine in SS1- Super Special Kasarani by clocking the fastest timings of 3:32.9 in WRC2 grid, just 14.1 seconds off the leader Ogier driving a works Toyota in WRC1.

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