Heavy rains pose huge challenge for vintage cars in Classic Rally
From left: Maina Muturi, Chairman Kenya Motor Sports Federation (KMSF), Juliana Rotich, the Head of Fintech Solutions at Safaricom (MPESA) and legendary rally driver Ian Duncan during the launch of the East African Safari Classic Rally in Nairobi on November 24, 2023.
The 11th edition rally will run for nine days from December 9 to 18, and will cover approximately 4,000 kilometres of which 2,100 will be competitive distance
Some 63 cars have been entered for the rally which is open to cars built before December 31, 1985, with a capacity of up to 1,600cc
Kenya Motor Sports Federation chairman Maina Muturi was also present at the press briefing and applauded the sense of unity created by the competition
The 2023 East African Safari Classic Rally was officially launched on Friday with organisers concerned about potentially tough sections orchestrated by the current heavy rains.
The 11th edition rally will run for nine days from December 9 to 18, and will cover approximately 4,000 kilometres of which 2,100 will be competitive distance.