Satwant Singh (rally driver)
Satwant Singh is a Zambian rally driver,[1] and 8-time winner of the African Rally Championship.
A successful businessman and entrepreneur, Singh is a well established and much decorated figure in motor sport, especially in Central and Southern Africa.
Past achievements
- 8 times FIA African Continent Rally Champion - 1988, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000
- Awarded the “Order of Distinguished Services” (ODS) by the Head of State (Zambia) for outstanding sporting performance.
- Awarded the “Outstanding Contribution to Sport” by the National Sports Council of Zambia
- Zambian National Rally Champion - 1972, 1975, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1995, 1998
- Rothmans of Pall Mall Sportsman of the Year - 1972, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1993, 1997
- Rothmans of Pall Mall International Sportsman of the Year - 1996
- Orbitsports Man of the Month - April & October 1976
International attainments
East African Safari Rally
- 1976 13th overall Datsun 180B Dave Haworth - Highest placed private entry, Class winner
- 1973 7th overall Colt Galant John Mitchell - Outstanding Performance Award
- 1972 Datsun 1200 - Meritorious Performance Award
Zimbabwe Challenge
- 1998
- 1997
- 1996 3rd overall Subaru Impreza S. Thatthi
- 1995 2nd overall Hyundai Accent Jim Redmond
- 1993 2nd overall Toyota Celica Supee Soin
- 1991 2nd overall Mitsubishi VR4 Mike Doughty
- 1990 1st overall VW Golf GTi S. Thatthi
- 1989 2nd overall VW Golf GTi S. Thatthi
- 1988 1st overall Opel Manta S. Thatthi
- 1987 1st overall Opel Manta S. Thatthi
- 1985 1st overall Opel Manta Supee Soin
- 1984 5th overall Fiat 131 Jim Pilling
Zambia Int Rally
- 2000 1st overall Subaru Impreza S. Thatthi
- 1998 1st overall
- 1997 1st overall Subaru Impreza S.Thatthi
- 1996 1st overall Hyundai Elantra Jim Redmond
- 1995 1st overall Hyundai Accent E. Gangat
- 1994 1st overall VW Golf GTi L.A. Singh
- 1993 2nd overall Toyota Celica E. Gangat
- 1992 2nd overall VW Golf GTi M. Verjee
- 1991 1st overall VW Golf GTi S. Thatthi
- 1989 1st overall VW Golf GTi S. Thatthi
- 1988 2nd overall Opel Manta L.A. Singh
- 1987 2nd overall Opel Manta Thee Soin
- 1986 1st overall Opel Manta Chris Jennings
- 1985 1st overall Opel Manta Guy Hall
- 1975 1st overall Datsun 1600SSS Dave Haworth
- 1974 1st overall Datsun 1600SSS John Mitchell
- 1970 2nd overall Datsun 1600SSS John Mitchell
- 1969 3rd overall Peugeot 404 John Mitchell
Castrol Rally SA
- 2000
- 1998
- 1997 10th overall Subaru Impreza S. Thatthi
- 1996 12th overall Hyundai Elantra S. Thatthi
- 1994 3rd overall Toyota Celica Richard Leeke
- 1993 4th overall Toyota Celica Richard Leeke
PMC Rally SA
- 1997 12th overall Subaru Impreza S. Thatthi
- 1996 12th overall Subaru Impreza S. Thatthi
Safari du Zaïre
- 1991 2nd overall VW Golf GTi S. Voukovich
- 1987 Best Sportsman Award Opel Manta Guy Hall
- 1986 Meritorious Award Opel Manta Guy Hall
Rallye du Burundi
- 1997 1st overall Subaru Impreza S.Thatthi
- 1993 1st overall Toyota Celica Luc Verhulst
- 1991 1st overall Mitsubishi VR4 L.Verhulst
- 1990 1st overall VW Golf GTi Luc Verhulst
- 1989 1st overall VW Golf GTi Luc Verhulst
- 1988 1st overall VW Golf GTi Luc Verhulst
Rallye du Rwanda
- 2000 2nd overall Subaru Imprezza M. Goma
- 1989 1st overall VW Golf GTi Luc Verhulst
- 1988 2nd overall VW Golf GTi Luc Verhulst
Total Tara Namibia
- 2000 2nd overall Subaru Impreza M. Goma
- 1998
- 1997 10th overall Subaru Impreza S.Thatthi
- 1994 4th overall VW Golf GTi K. Pretorious
- 1991 2nd overall VW Golf GTi S. Thatthi
Equator Rally Kenya
- 2000 6th overall Subaru Impreza M.Verjee
- 1998 3rd overall
- 1997 6th overall Subaru Impreza S. Thatthi
- 1996 1st overall Subaru Impreza S. Thatthi
- 1993 3rd overall Toyota Celica S. Thatthi
- 1991 3rd overall Mitsubishi VR4 S. Thatthi
Tanzania Thousand
- 1973 2nd overall Datsun 1600SSS John Mitchell
- 1972 3rd overall Datsun 1600SSS John Mitchell
- 1971 6th overall Datsun 1200 John Mitchell
- 1969 2nd overall Peugeot 404 Guru Singh
Pearl of Africa Rally Uganda
| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Alain Ambrosino |
African Rally Champion 1988 & 1989 |
Succeeded by Walter Costa |
| Preceded by Walter Costa |
African Rally Champion 1991 |
Succeeded by Aldo Riva |
| Preceded by Aldo Riva |
African Rally Champion 1993 |
Succeeded by Abe Smith |
| Preceded by Fritz Flachberger |
African Rally Champion 1996, 1997 & 1998 |
Succeeded by Charles Muhangi |
| Preceded by Charles Muhangi |
African Rally Champion 2000 |
Succeeded by Schalk Burger |
References
- ↑ "Meet Zambia's motor sport kings". Times of Zambia. Retrieved 11 November 2010.
- ↑ "Rally Guide of Zambia" (PDF). Africanrallychampionship.com. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
- ↑ "Mammoth Trucks". Mammoth Trucks. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
- ↑ "Satwant Singh". Facebook. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
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