This archive report was first published on 22 November 2019.
Get ready for an exciting weekend of motorsport as the eighth round of the 2019 KCB Kenya National Rally Championship takes place in Eldoret on Saturday. A total of 17 crews, including six in the premier category, five in Division 2, and three each in Division 1 and 3, will be competing in the championship.
Series leader Baldev Chager, who is looking to win his first title since 2014, heads the seeded entry list, with his Kabras Sugar Racing team-mate Onkar Rai second. Onkar and his new British co-driver Stuart Loudoun will be driving a Volkswagen Polo R5 under the Kabras Sugar Racing banner.
Defending champions Carl 'Flash' Tundo and Tim Jessop of Top Fry Racing are seeded third and will pilot the R4 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo10, which has been a dominant force in the championship. Notable absentees are reigning African Champions Manvir Baryan and Drew Sturrock, who were involved in a high-speed accident in Meru.
Paul Russo, KCB Group Regional Business Director and National Bank of Kenya MD, has encouraged fans to come out in numbers and support the drivers as they battle it out in the championship. 'I encourage you all to come in numbers and support the drivers as they battle it out this weekend. This KCB Eldoret rally promises a riveting performance from all the drivers. Do not miss the action,' he said.
The Western Kenya Motor Club organised round will see several drivers fight for points in various categories of the Championship, including Leader Issa Amwari of Keihin Racing and Minesh Rathod of A1 Auto Racing team, who will be competing for KNRC Division Two points.
