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Navigator Dee Patel and his driver Nikhil Sachania (right) have entered the Guru Nanak Equator Rally

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Excitement Galore as ARC Guru Nanak Equator Rally Heads To Stoni Athi, Kasarani

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 14 – Guru Nanak Rally is Kenya National Rally Championship’s jewel in the crown and one of the longest running events in the calendar.

This year, the Sikh Union Nairobi-organized “Guru Nanak Equator Rally” will run as the season-closing round for both the Kenya National Rally Championship (KNRC) and FIA African Rally Championship (ARC) in Machakos and Nairobi counties on the weekend of November 29-December 1.

As the countdown for the iconic event continues, unpredictable wet weather in Nairobi and its environs could potentially add the much-needed zest to the event widely touted as one of the toughest gravel fixtures on Kenyan soil.

Should havens open on the race weekend, crews will be compelled to balance the need for grip in rainy weather with that required for dry gravel.

Shrewd tyre selection providing the best compromise for frequently changing conditions will be key – and that’s where the ability to ‘read’ conditions will pay dividends.

By and large, varying road surfaces and changeable weather will definitely add to the task facing crews.

To set the ball rolling, scrutineering (sealing & marking of components) is scheduled for Sikh Union Club on Thursday, November 28 from 0900hrs onwards.

Friday mid-morning’s (Friday 29th October/1100hrs) Ceremonial Start at Sikh Union Club provides an opportunity for spectators to interact with the drivers, grab an autograph and snatch a selfie before the action kicks off.

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–Exploring Nairobi—

 A maze of fast flowing roads on the busy Thika Road, crossed by the signature metal-arch bridges should add the much-needed gusto to the event which revs off from Wangari Maathai Road (formerly Forest Road).

Free Practice and Qualifying heads to Kasarani WRC SSS twin-track on Friday 29th October from 1130hrs onwards. The qualifying stage will be used as a yardstick to determine the ARC start order for the top five drivers.

Shakedown follows at the same venue from 1430hrs.  

Saturday November 30 Spectator Stage 1 &2 (2.50km) is scheduled for 10:33hrs and 12:37hrs respectively.

Spectator Stage 3 (2.50km) is scheduled for Sunday December 1 starting 09:33hrs.

The second run of the 14.94km SGR speed-test will not only count as Sunday December 1’s closing stage, but the designated Power Stage (SS9) which forms the highlight of the event from 10:54hrs.

–FIA African Rally Championship–

The FIA African Rally Championship (ARC) continues to feature a range of challenging but spectacular events, thanks to the stunning landscapes of the Sub-Sahara.

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Launched in 1981, the ARC benefits from the enthusiastic support of many of the continent’s ASNs and remains a key driver in encouraging motor sport participation across the region.

Boosted by Kenya’s return to the FIA World Rally Championship in 2021, the ARC has grown in stature in recent years following the disruption caused by the global health pandemic.

However, in response to financial considerations, the 2024 ARC is being contested over six rounds after a seven-event schedule was followed in 2023.

Three Ugandan drivers Yasin Nasser (Ford fiesta R5 / Subaru GVB), Mike Mukula (Subaru N14) and Didas Matsiko (Subaru N14) have already signed up for the event. Reigning Kenyan champion Jasmeet Chana aka “Iceman”, reigning African champion Karan Patel and KNRC series leader Samman Vohra are also expected to ruffle feathers for Team Kenya.

Ian Duncan is the most successful driver on the Guru Nanak Rally Roll of Honor, having won the event a record 12 times!

2024 FIA African Rally Championship Drivers Pts

1 Karan Patel                                     KEN   140pts

2 Michael Jr Mukula                          UGA  47pts

3 Jas Mangat                                     UGA   28pts

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4 Hamza Anwar                     KEN     24pts

 = Nikhil Sachania                 KEN   24pts

6 Nasser Yasin                                  UGA   21pts

7 Kuku Ranjit Singh                          UGA   18pts

8 Dr Mukasa Moustapha      UGA  17pts 

2024 FIA African Rally Championship – Co-Drivers Pts

1 Tauseef Khan                     KEN   140pts

2 Edward Kiyingi                   UGA   47pts

3 Laurent Magat                    FRA   28pts

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4 Adnan Din                                       KEN   24pts

= Deep Patel                                      KEN  24pts

6 Ali Katumba                                    UGA   21pts

7 Sirajih Tweranire Kyambadde   UGA   18pts

8 Mwambazi Lawrence         UGA  17pts 

2024 FIA African Rally Championship – ARC2 Pts

1 Michael Jr Mukula                           UGA               60pts

2 Kuku Ranjit Singh                          UGA   24pts

= Nasser Yasin                                  UGA   24pts

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4 Dr Mukasa Moustapha      UGA   21pts

2024 FIA African Rally Championship – ARC2 – Co-Drivers Pts

1 Edward Kiyingi                     UGA               60pts

2 Ali Katumba                                     UGA               24pts

= Sirajih Tweranire Kyambadde      UGA   24pts

4 Mwambazi Lawrence                     UGA               21pts 

2024 FIA African Rally Championship – ARC3 Pts

1 Nikhil Sachania                   KEN  30pts

2024 FIA African Rally Championship – ARC3 – Co-Drivers Pts

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1 Deep Patel                           KEN   30pts

2024 FIA Junior ARC Championship for Drivers Pts

1 Hamza Anwar                     KEN     30pts

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