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Satwant Singh is a Zambian rally driver, 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.
Born on 3 March 1943 he is the youngest of his siblings. Eldest sister Gurdeep and followed brother Guru Singh.
Family:
Lee-Anne Singh nee Piers met Satwant in 1974 in Lusaka through her brother, Adrian Piers, who served for Satwant in 1973 for the East African Safari Rally when he finished seventh, the highest-placed private entry.
Their romance was fraught with many battles on several levels cultural, societal, age and family. Despite all odds they did get married have two daughters Prethi and Mandeep, and 2 grandchildren.
Rallying is in the Singh's blood and very prevalent even today with his nephews and nieces and a generation further!
Satwant's siblings:
Gurdeep has two children Raju and Pappu Saran who also rallied.
Guru Singh has three children Rammy, Tinky and Muna Singh all with notable careers in Rallying.




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

2nd overall Subaru Impreza M.Goma




References



5. https://zambezimagic.dstv.com/news/my-story-premieres-with-satwant-singh
6.https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/archive/article/december-1994/63/rally-review-zambia-rally

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