Wed Mar 26 21:32:00 UTC 2025: ## Indian Duo Makes History at Safari Rally Kenya
**Nairobi, Kenya –** An Indian team has made history at the World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally Kenya 2025. Naveen Pulligilla and Musa Sherif, driving a Ford Fiesta Rally3, became the first all-Indian team to compete in the WRC and win the RC3 Kenyan National Rally Championship.
Despite mechanical issues forcing them to retire two stages before the end, the duo had already secured the championship title after completing 19 of the 21 challenging stages. The demanding rally covered a total distance of 1,381.92km, with 383.10km of competitive sections.
Pulligilla, known for his aggressive driving style, and Sherif, India’s most decorated co-driver with over 33 years of experience and 91 international rallies under his belt, praised the challenging terrain. They plan to compete in future WRC rounds in Saudi Arabia and Sardinia. Pulligilla stated that they managed to stay within three minutes of the top WRC cars despite the difficult conditions. Sherif highlighted the brutal terrain but emphasized the historic achievement of being the first all-Indian team in the WRC.
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