This archive report was first published on 5 November 2021.
Kenya: Chager Takes Early Lead on East African Mini Classic ¶
Published on November 5, 2021
Kenyan driver Baldev Chager has taken an early lead on the East African Mini Classic Rally, clearing the 44.82km CS1 Corner Baridi section in 00:23:23.6.
Chager, driving a Kabras Sugar Racing Porsche 911, beat compatriot Ian Duncan to second place as South African Geoff Bell ran third fastest in a Datsun 240Z.
The rally, which started at The Waterfront Karen on Thursday, will overnight at Ol Tukai Lodge in Amboseli and will tackle three stages. Over 30 cars were flagged off at The Waterfront Karen to embark on the 1000km grueling journey through some of the most nostalgic Safari routes of the old.
Event Director Tash Tundo said, "The Mini Classic is a teaser to the main EA Safari Classic in February."
Kenya Motor Sport Federation (KMSF) Chairman Phineas Kimathi was among those who flagged off the cars today at The Waterfront.
CS1 Corner Baridi Results:
- 1. Baldev Chager/Ravi Soni (CL3 Porsche 911, Kabras Sugar Racing) - 00:23:23.6
- 2. Ian Duncan/ Antony Nielsen (CL4 Rover V8, Minti Motorsport) - 00:23:31.0
- 3. Geoff Bell/Tim Challen (CL3 Datsun 240Z, Dansport) - 00:23:42.2
