Veteran rally driver Giancarlo Davite and co-driver Matteo Davite claimed victory within the GMT Dash Musha Rally on Saturday, setting the tempo forward of the principle GMT Musha Rally in Rwamagana District.
Driving a Mitsubishi Evo X, the duo accomplished the 4 particular levels in 56 minutes and 18 seconds, ending comfortably forward of the sector within the opening spherical of competitors.
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The dash occasion served as a compulsory qualifying stage beneath the revised rally format launched by organisers for the 2026 GMT Musha Rally. Crews tackled 4 timed levels throughout the Musha and Bicaca sections, with the outcomes figuring out the beginning order for the principle rally.
Claude Gakwaya and co-driver Claude Mugabo completed second general of their Subaru Impreza, posting a complete time of 1 hour, 2 minutes and 32 seconds. Claude Kwizera and Ange François Cyatangabo secured third place after finishing the course in 1 hour, 4 minutes and 1 second.
Eric Gakwaya and co-driver Aurore Kayibanda completed fourth, whereas Queen Kalimpinya and co-driver Alain Gasarabwe rounded out the highest 5 with a time of 1 hour, 13 minutes and 15 seconds.
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A complete of 10 crews initially entered the occasion, however solely six had been categorised within the closing standings after the remaining groups failed to finish all 4 levels.
Past the battle for victory, the dash rally supplied opponents with a chance to fine-tune their vehicles and preparations forward of upcoming regional competitions.
Consideration now turns to the 2026 Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally, which is scheduled to happen from July 10–12.
