EA Safari Rally Classic preps hit top gear

Preparations are in high gear for this year's East African Safari Classic Mini Rally set to be held between 9th and 11 December this year.

The rally that acts as a warm-up to the East African Safari Classic will traverse four counties, revving off in Nakuru and ending in Eldoret.

The chairman of the organizing committee Joey Ghose has told rally enthusiasts and competitors to expect a challenging terrain and a really competitive event this year as it moves to the deepest parts of the country.

“I must warn competitors that this is not your normal rally, it is going to be a really tough one that those who have rallied in the 70s and 80s will remember it is going into the deepest parts of Kenya where we have the toughest roads in the country,” Joey said.

Joey added that they have tried to tap into the local driver’s participation by lowering some of the fees. This comes as they hope to bring the Rally to the people so as to reclaim its position back on the motorsports map in Kenya.

“This rally is a part of Kenya and we are trying to take it back to the people. We are trying to make it as affordable as possible especially for the local entrants so that we can revive and kick start rallying as it used to be a major part of African and Kenyan Motorsport.”

Defending champion Baldev Chager alongside Ian Duncan, and Carl Tundo are part of the 100 drivers who have confirmed participation in this year’s edition.