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Kenyan rally champion Hamza Anwar, after winning the Junior title, eyes a new Skoda car to conquer the Africa Rally Championship.
Fresh off his victory in the Junior Africa Rally Championship Kenyan driver Hamza Anwar has already setting his sights on a new challenge.
Anwar, who secured his second consecutive Junior ARC title, has his eyes on a third win and a potential switch to the prestigious Africa Rally Championship (ARC) for the upcoming season.
"We want to go for ARC next year because we are not sure if we are going for the Junior World Rally Championship again," Anwar revealed in an interview with Hapa Sport.
"We want to do the ARC with hopefully a Skoda next year but we are looking for sponsors. We have shown we have consistency, we have what it takes, let's see if we can get some sponsorship and drive a Skoda next year," he concluded.
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Anwar, who had been competing in a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X throughout the season, made headlines when he outperformed the race favorite, Prince Nyerere, in the thrilling final round of Rally Tanzania.
The 24-year-old Kenyan driver has been steadily making his mark in the rally scene, with more than 30 rally starts to his name.
He first made his World Rally Championship (WRC) debut during the Safari Rally Kenya in 2021, steering his Ford Fiesta Rally3 to an impressive second-place finish in the Rally3 category.
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The Skoda Fabia Rally2 evo, belonging to the Rally2 group, is a highly-regarded vehicle among rally drivers due to its technical prowess and reliability.
The Skoda Fabia Rally2 evo features a redesigned 1.6-litre engine that offers more power, improved cooling and lubrication, and faster electronics compared to its predecessor.
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The car's gearbox has also been adapted for enhanced performance and durability. Additionally, the entire body has been reinforced, and the chassis boasts longer suspension travel for better grip in extreme conditions.
In 2021, the Skoda Fabia Rally2 evo received further upgrades, including new engine mapping, a redesigned compressed air cooler, and exhaust manifold improvements.
It even includes a set of differential ramps tailored for low grip surfaces, demonstrating its versatility in various terrains.
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The rally was the second round of the 2023 FIA Africa Rally Championship (ARC).
Anwar's potential transition to the Skoda Fabia Rally2 evo for the ARC promises an exciting new chapter in his rallying career.
With his proven skill and determination, coupled with the capabilities of the Skonda, Anwar aims to make his mark on the Africa Rally Championship and continue to shine on the international stage.
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