Pulligilla, Sherif first from India to participate in WRC Safari Rally

NAIROBI, March 12: India’s Naveen Pulligilla and Musa Sherif are set to become the first from the country to compete in the World Rally Championships, when they take part in the iconic Safari Rally Kenya 2025, a round of the WRC from March 20 to 23.
Competing for Africa Eco Motorsport team, the duo will take part in the WRC3 ARC3 class (African Rally Championship) in one of the most-gruelling events in the WRC calendar.
Based in Naivasha, Kenya, the rally will feature 21 challenging stages spanning a competitive distance of 383.10 km, with a total rally distance of 1381.92 km, testing endurance and skill.Pulligilla, an accomplished off-road driver from Hyderabad, competed in the Asia Pacific Rally Championship in New Zealand last year. His co-driver, Sherif from Kasargod, is India’s most decorated co-driver with over 33 years of experience, 10 national championship titles, and participation in 331 rallies, including 91 international events.
Both actively compete in the Indian National Rally Championship. Pulligilla’s aggressive driving style, combined with Sherif’s seasoned navigation and strategy, sets the stage for landmark Indian presence in WRC. (PTI)