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KCB's Karan Patel focused on clinching Burundi Rally

Karan Patel in a past rally action. [Courtesy]

Reigning African Rally Champion Karan Patel will be clashing with top guns at the Rallye International du Burundi from September 20-22,– the third leg of the 2024 African Rally Championship.

The KCB Racing Team driver will be navigated by his long-time friend Tauseef Khan in their Skoda R5 car.

The duo intend to extend their impressive start to the season by winning a third race after clinching Uganda and Zambia’s rallies respectively.

Commenting ahead of the showdown, Karan said: “It will be our second time out in Burundi and we are looking forward to having a good event. We managed to finish in first position last year so definitely we intend to maintain the same although with rallying, nothing is guaranteed. We are preparing well, myself keeping fit and the car is under close watch by our team manager ensuring that we are ready for the race.”