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Ghose gets new VW Polo R5 for WRC Safari Rally

Joey Ghose

Joey Ghose and Stephan Prevot power their Ford Escort MK1 through stage 10 in Borana on the final day of the Top Fry Classic Safari Rally on August 3, 2019.

Photo credit: File | Anwar Sidi | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Melvyn Evans Motorsport will provide support for the VW Polo and Ghose will be navigated by US-based Imran Khan.
  • In international rallying, R5 refers to a class of cars competing under Group “R” regulations introduced by the International Automobile federation (FIA) in 2012 as a replacement for the Super 2000 class.

Rally driver Joey Ghose, previously based in Kenya, has received a new VW Polo R5 for the 2021 World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally.

Ghose, who moved to Oman, has struck a deal with Melvyn Evans Motorsport to supply his Minti Motorsport the new car to help tackle the WRC leg in addition to the Oman Rally Championships. Minti Motorsport belongs to Joey, his wife and son.