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Coyne sets pace in Classic Rally prologue

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Driver Jakub Grochola and Co-driver Michal Jucewicz in Opel Manta 400 during the 11th edition of the East African Safari Classic Rally 2023 at Vipingo Ridge Resort, on Saturday.[Jonah Onyango, Standard]

John Coyne of Ireland, navigated by compatriot Josh Mcerlean, stamped his authority on his debut by clinching the 15.5km East African Safari Classic Rally (EASCR) prologue held on Saturday at the Vipingo Ridge in Kilifi.

Coyne clocked 15:37.9 to lead the prologue or the shakedown that gave the drivers seeding ahead of rally proper on Sunday.

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