With just a few weeks to go, the stage is set for the highly anticipated Safari Rally, the second round of the 2022 World Rally Championship. Scheduled to take place around the Wildlife Research Training Institute in Naivasha, the event is expected to draw in thousands of spectators and rally enthusiasts from across the globe.
The rally will kick off at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre before making its way to the Kasarani Super Special Stage. From there, the action will shift to Naivasha, where the main event will take place.
Phineas Kimathi, CEO of the WRC Safari Rally and Chairman of the Kenya Motor Sports Federation (KMSF), has expressed his gratitude to the government for its support as the main sponsor of the event.
The Safari Rally is one of the biggest sporting events in Kenya and Africa, attracting top drivers and teams from around the world.
The event's headquarters team is led by Jim Kahumbura as Event Director, Gurvir Bhabra as Clerk of the Course, and a team of experienced officials, including Nazir Yakub and Onkar Kalsi as Deputy Clerks of the Course, Anwar Sidi as Route Liaison and Media Safety, Norris Ongalo as Chief Safety Officer, and Prof Raj Jutley as Chief Medical Officer.
Hyundai Motorsport has identified reliability issues as a major challenge for the team this year, citing problems that began during car preparation for the 2022 season. The team has reported issues with the hybrid unit, resulting in lost power and dropped times in recent events.
Oliver Solberg was forced to retire from Rally Portugal due to fuel fumes in his car.
Meanwhile, Zambia's Ndola Motorsports Club will host the second round of the 2022 Zambia National Rally Championship on June 4, while Burundi prepares for its round of the National Rally Championship event on June 12.
