Guru Nanak Motor Sports founder, Amerjit Singh Dhillon dies in Arusha
Fellow motorsports enthusiasts in the region said the legacy of Singh Dhillon will continue to race on through every Guru Nanak Rally event, every competitor who takes the start line, and every heart that the rally had inspired.

The founder of the famous Guru Nanak Motor racing events in Arusha, Amerjit Singh Dhillon has passed on.
An official release from the Arusha Motor Sports Club, stated that the AMSC members are mourning the loss of a remarkable man whose vision, passion, and dedication helped shape the motorsport community that the Arusha precinct knows today.
“It is with profound sadness that we bid farewell to Mr. Amerjit Singh Dhillon (SUNVIC), our cherished Life Member and the Founder of the Guru Nanak Rally, an event that has become a cornerstone of Arusha Motor Sports Club (AMSC) motor racing calendar and a legacy that continues to unite competitors, officials, volunteers, and fans year after year,” reads part of the statement.

According to the AMSC, statement, the late Amerjit Singh who came up with the Guru Nanak Rally idea in 1996, was more than just a motor rally enthusiast.
“He was a visionary, a mentor, and a friend whose commitment to the growth of motorsport inspired generations. His humility, generosity, and unwavering support for Motorsports will never be forgotten.”
“On behalf of the entire Arusha Motor Sports Club (AMSC) family, we extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, teammates, and everyone whose lives he touched.”
Fellow motorsports enthusiasts in the region said the legacy of Singh Dhillon will continue to race on through every Guru Nanak Rally event, every competitor who takes the start line, and every heart that the rally he founded, had inspired.
They wished the legend a well-deserved ‘Rest in peace,’ adding that Amerjit Singh Dhillon (Sunvic) will forever be in their hearts and remain part of the Arusha Motor Sports (AMSC) family.
The annual Guru Nanak Motor Rally of Arusha, which is now 30 years old, is not just a racing event but also instills its own chapter in the history of Tanzania’s motor sporting activities.
The rally, which keeps attracting international wheel spinners, traditionallythe event features spectator-friendly stages and technically demanding sections that test driver skill and vehicle durability.