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Toyota's Kalle Rovanpera

PREMIUM Pace notes: A few words from the Safari jabber-jockeys

For brevity, they do not so much describe what is coming, they focus on letting the rally driver know what he or she will have to do.


  1. PREMIUM Gaitho: Kenya can reap more from rally

    It’s a shame that Kenyan drivers are no longer in contention for podium places.

  2. PREMIUM Jennifer Malik: The making of a woman rally driver

    For Malik, her entry into rally racing was not met with applause across all quarters.

  3. Hyundai’s Tanak takes Safari Rally lead

    He will start first Friday morning at the 31km Camp Moran stage.

  4. PREMIUM Could we handle cars that fly?

    If you gave an ordinary car big enough wings and a powerful engine and a runway, it could take off.

    Flying car
  5. Court nullifies FIA Safari Rally organising agreement

    The agreement was signed on January 25, 2025.

  6. 33 drivers to race in 2025 WRC Safari Rally

    This will be the first time that the rally as starting at City Hall Way.

    Carl Tundo
  7. PREMIUM Safari Rally drivers prepare for Kenya’s brutal gravel roads

    Two time champion Kalle Rovanpera admits he will need to adjust to accommodate to the new tyres.

    Daniel Chwist
  8. PREMIUM Neuville halts charity efforts in Kenya over transparency issues

    Since 2021, less fortunate Kenyans have benefited from his philanthropy.

     Thierry Neuville
  9. All the best to rally drivers

    The rally will have an overall liaison and competitive distance of 1,381.92km.

  10. Obed Bundi: The man putting Kenya on the global sports tourism map

    Kenya is blessed with diverse sports destinations: Golf: Nairobi, Nakuru, and Mombasa have top golf courses. Athletics: The Rift Valley is renowned for its breathtaking training...

  11. Naivasha service park comes alive ahead of Safari Rally

    The coordination was seamless, resembling a well-oiled machine as parts came together in record time.

    Boniface Mwangi | Nation Media Group
  12. PREMIUM Atete Benzinge: Kenya’s undisputed queen of motorcross at just 15 years

    Multi-talented teenage sensation about to step onto biggest stage of her career.

    Atete Benzinge
  13. PREMIUM Bob Dewar: Car buff who delivered press releases to newsrooms

    It is the Concours where Dewar made his fame and fortune as founder and event director.

    Bob Dewar
  14. PREMIUM Safari Rally’s famed ‘Sleeping Warrior’ poised to awaken

    Stage is the longest at 31km and has vantage positions to view the speeding cars.

     WRC Safari Rally
  15. Father of Concours d’Elegance Bob Dewar dies at 90

    He had been ailing for the last two months.

    Bob Dewar.
  16. What happens if I put adulterated fuel in my car?

    Each car engine is designed to run on a particular type, grade and purity of fuel and anything other than that is not good for it.

  17. Safari Rally: World speed merchants start arriving in Kenya tomorrow

    Factory team professional drivers expected in Nairobi from Friday.

  18. PREMIUM Kenyan, Ugandan petrol-heads plan grand invasion of Safari Rally

    Over 5,000 Ugandans expected to travel by road in hired buses and private cars.

    WRC Safari Rally
  19. PREMIUM 60 rallies and counting: Edward Maina’s legacy

    He became a social media sensation after his dramatic crash in the 2024 WRC Safari Rally.

    Edward Maina
  20. FIA approves distance adjustment for Safari Rally

    Total distance has been reduced from 384.86km to 383.10km.

  21. Samman ready to roll in honour of Vohra family name

    Samman lost his father together with five family member within 11 months.

    Samman Vohra and Alfir Khan
  22. PREMIUM What drives ace paraplegic rally driver Nikhil Sachania?

    The 36-year-old rally driver reveals why he loves the sport.

    Nikhil Sachania
  23. PREMIUM Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville on a mission 

    Neuville supports several charities in Kenya.

    2024 WRC Safari Rally
  24. PREMIUM ‘Real Housewives of Nairobi’ star prepares for Safari Rally scene

    She survived cancer 19 years ago after doctors gave her 10 days to live.

  25. WRC Safari Rally: Defending champion Rovanpera raring to go 

    Though only 24, his achievements are legend.

     Kalle Rovanpera
  26. Is it illegal to drive barefoot?

    Wearing shoes to drive is still recommended in many markets.

  27. PREMIUM Hamza Anwar: Kenya’s big hope at 2025 Safari Rally

    The son of accomplished driver Asad Anwar fixed his sights on bettering Kenya's performance this year.

  28. Motorsport stars, fans mingle at Shell Magical Fridays

    Initiative to feature different motorsport personalities throughout the season.

    Rally drivers
  29. PREMIUM University student Tinashe ready for Safari Rally

    She will once again team up with her mother.