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Originally published by KBC SportsMay 7, 2026
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Birthday boost for Karan Patel as Pearl Of Africa Rally flags off in Mbarara
Two-time African Rally Champion Karan Patel marks his birthday this week as the Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally gets underway in Mbarara, with the Kenyan ace looking to celebrate by extending his early lead in the 2026 ARC title race. The Pearl Rally is traditionally held in early M..
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Two-time African Rally Champion Karan Patel is celebrating his birthday with a strong start at the Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally, aiming to extend his lead in the 2026 African Rally Championship (ARC) title race.
- Karan Patel is the man to beat after winning the opening round, the WRC Safari Rally Kenya.
- The rally, traditionally held in early May, coincides with Patel's birthday, adding extra motivation for the Kenyan ace.
- Patel, driving a Skoda Fabia Rally2 with navigator Tauseef Khan, is seeking his third African crown amidst a strong foreign turnout for the Pearl Rally.
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