This archive report was first published on 15 November 2019.
Off-road enthusiasts put skills to the test ¶
On November 15, 2019, off-road enthusiasts gathered at Champagne Park 4X4 challenge in Kajiado County for a test of man and machine against the elements.
The quarterly event, which started in 2017, is an alternative to the premier Rhino Charge, offering drivers and families an opportunity to watch cars battle it out on off-road challenges at a more affordable setting.
Johnson Kimathi, Patron of the Champagne Park 4X4 challenge, said, "There is a lot more water in on the tracks. This will make it more challenging."
The challenge has three categories: beginner, intermediate, and expert. Most of the competitors are in the intermediate category, with beginners coming in with their everyday use 4X4 vehicles to test the car's power and the driver's skill to maneuver the course.
Drivers must use technical and tactical expertise to complete the multiple stages across the competition course, which includes steep hills, flooded tracks, boulders, and rocks.
"Most of our expert drivers come from different challenges including the Athi River 4X4 and Bungoma 4X4 challenge," Kimathi added.
