{"id":99739,"date":"2025-05-08T19:02:08","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T19:02:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/mike-mukula-jr-sets-eyes-on-victory-at-2025-pearl-of-africa-uganda-rally"},"modified":"2025-05-08T19:32:57","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T19:32:57","slug":"mike-mukula-jr-sets-eyes-on-victory-at-2025-pearl-of-africa-uganda-rally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/mike-mukula-jr-sets-eyes-on-victory-at-2025-pearl-of-africa-uganda-rally","title":{"rendered":"Mike Mukula Jr Sets Eyes on Victory at 2025 Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>Michael George Mukula Jr. is gearing up for the 2025 Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally, bringing his competitive spirit and cutting-edge Subaru Impreza N14 VRT to the forefront of the race.<\/b><\/p>\n

With Siraj Kyambadde as his co-driver, Mukula Jr. says he is ready to take on Uganda\u2019s toughest rally stages with one goal in mind: victory.<\/p>\n

Since starting his rally career in 2021, Mukula Jr. has made impressive strides, quickly establishing himself as a rising star in Ugandan motorsport.<\/p>\n

His success includes winning the CRC and Autocross Sprint Championship in 2022 and claiming the ARC2 title in 2024\u2014a remarkable achievement that made him only the second Ugandan after Yasin Nasser to secure the title.<\/p>\n

Mukula Jr.\u2019s accomplishments are not limited to championships alone.<\/p>\n

He has also demonstrated his prowess on the rally stage with a 1st place finish in ARC2 at the 2024 Pearl of Africa Rally, another 1st place in ARC2 at the Mountain Gorilla Rally in Rwanda.<\/p>\n

For the 2025 Pearl of Africa Rally, Mukula Jr. will be behind the wheel of the highly advanced Subaru Impreza N14 VRT, featuring a 1.8L FA20DIT engine, a 6-speed sequential transmission, state-of-the-art suspension, and top-tier safety systems\u2014making it one of the most powerful and reliable rally cars in Uganda.<\/p>\n

Backed by KCB Bank Uganda, Mukula Jr. enters the rally with confidence, determination, and a clear focus on the finish line.<\/p>\n

\u201cI wish all the drivers great success during the rally, but my eyes are set on the prize. I am here to win,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

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