Toyota Tanzania has confirmed the announcement of the sponsorship of the talented rally driver Dharam Pandya in the 2017 Tanzania National Rally Championship.

The 36-year-old Dharam Pandya was the Tanzania Rally Champion in 2012 and 2015 and will compete in the 7 races of the 2017 Tanzania National Rally Championship in Dar es Salaam, Iringa, Morogoro, Moshi and Tanga.

Dharam and his co-driver, Awadh Bafadhil will be driving in a new Subaru Impreza STI/ NR4 from the 4^th race of this year’s Championships.

“I am truly happy with the new Toyota Tanzania sponsorship and to be part of this new adventure. This is a tremendous opportunity for me and my co-driver Awadh. It's a dream come true. We are excited and motivated about having Toyota Tanzania as a co-sponsor and are extremely grateful for this opportunity” said Dharam Pandya.

After 3 races so far the Toyota co sponsored Dharam Pandya sits in 3^rd place in the Championship driver standings with 42 points. He trails the 2^nd place driver, Randeep Singh by 1 point and championship leader Gerard Miller by 26 points.

Dharam Pandya’s results in the Championship to date:

Race 1: KMSC Rally (Moshi)

3^rd place podium finish. 15 points

Race 2: DMSC Mkwawa Pure Drink Water Rally (Iringa)

3^rd place podium finish. 15 points.

Race 3: MMSC Rally (Bagamoyo)

4^th place. 12 points

The next race is the TMSC Tanga rally on July 8^th-9^th.