Kigali, July 10 -- Indian rally driver Naveen Puligilla from Hyderabad is raring to go as he enters the 2026 Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally, the third round of the FIA African Rally Championship (ARC), after completing the shakedown and qualifying stage on Friday.

Partnering with seasoned co-driver Musa Sherif of Kasaragod, Naveen will pilot a Ford Fiesta, prepared and serviced by MRU Motorsports Africa, in the ARC3 category, according to a press release.

The event, which also forms a round of the Rwanda National Rally Championship, will cover a total distance of 307.52 km, including 18 Special Stages for a competitive distance of 252 km, over demanding mountain stages on Saturday and Sunday.

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