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Originally published by Nation Sportssports
October 12, 2024
1y ago
Kirkland reminisces about 'cow dung incident' with Amin Dada
Kirkland’s first meeting with Ugandan dictator Idi Amin Dada was not pleasant or stately...
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Mike Kirkland, a prominent figure in the history of the WRC Safari Rally, reflects on his unique experiences, including a memorable encounter with former Ugandan President Idi Amin Dada during the 1971 rally.
- Kirkland competed in the Safari Rally from 1970 to 1991, achieving **two second-place** and **three third-place** finishes.
- The 77-year-old, now in Sydney, continues to engage in motorsports and runs a tour company, Southern Cross Safaris.
- He humorously recalls an incident in which he and his driver arrived at a control point covered in cow dung after hitting a cow.
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