This archive report was first published on 23 June 2021.
On June 23, 2021, the WRC Safari Rally Shakedown stage witnessed a dramatic turn of events when seasoned rally driver Oliver Solberg hit a snag, causing the power stage to be red flagged.
Solberg, who started off well, unfortunately broke the front right arm and steering system of his Hyundai i20. However, in typical rally fashion, the team managed to fix the vehicle and drive out of the Stage, allowing the Shakedown to continue.
The incident proved to be a blessing in disguise for Solberg, as it opened his eyes to areas that need improvement ahead of the competitive rally. The WRC Safari Rally is set to start on Thursday at the KICC, before the cars head to the Moi International Sports Center Kasarani for the Super Special Spectator Stage.
The road conditions have been favorable, with firm ground beneath the wheel, and the drivers have been raising dust as they navigate the 5.4km Shakedown stage in Loldia. Each driver was allowed to do a minimum of three laps and a maximum of 5 to allow other drivers to get a chance to test their cars.
Apart from the 15 drivers on the initial official Shakedown stating list, non-priority drivers like National champion Baldev Chager, Eric Bengi, and Ugandan Yasin Nasser also tested their vehicles to ensure they were ready for the competitive rally.
