Thu, 23 Mar 2017 09:47:35 +0000
By GRACE CHAILE-LESOETSA
ALLIANCE Motors Zambia has pumped in K50,000 towards the staging of the Zambia Motor Sport Association (ZMSA) national rally championship which enters the second leg in two weeks’ time .
Unveiling the sponsorship deal yesterday at the Alliance Motors world-class showroom in Lusaka, general manager Andre Bonthuys said sponsoring the national rally was part of the company’s social responsibility.
Bonthuys said Alliance Motors was excited to be part of the event for a second year running.
“We have pumped in K50,000 towards the hosting of the event. The event will be flagged off from the Alliance Motors premises. It is an honour to be involved in the staging of the second leg of the national rally championship and looking forward to a successful event,” he said.
Newly elected ZMSA vice-president Paul Monge confirmed meeting the K76, 000 budget required to host the event scheduled for April 1 to 2.
“We are grateful to Alliance Motors for coming on board to support the sport. Our partnership with Alliance Motors started last year; we hope it continues in the years to come,” he said.
Meanwhile, season opening winner Goliath Racing Team driver Miles Monge promised a competitive racein order to extend his lead on the ZMSA table.
“I am definitely going to emerge winner of the second leg. The team and I are ready for the challenge, the car is in good shape and just waiting for the event,” he said.
Clerk of the course Martin Mwitila said the main race in Chisamba will cover a total distance of 132.93 kms.
Mwitila said the special stage covering a distance of 1.15 kms will be at Garden City Mall near the Airport roundabout.
Among the 25 drivers to compete in the race include the Singh brothers Muna and Jassey, Vyon Pinto, Geoffrey Chulu and Mohammed Essa.
