Athletics
WRC Safari Rally: Organizers Unveil 19 Special Stages Across Nairobi and Naivasha
The upcoming 2023 WRC Safari Rally is set to feature a challenging 19 Special Stages that will cover a total distance of 347 kilometres across Nairobi and Naivasha.
The event will commence with a ceremonial start at Nairobi’s Uhuru Park on Thursday, 22 June, followed by the Kasarani Super Special Stage which covers a distance of 4.81 kilometres before proceeding to Naivasha for an overnight stay.
On Friday, 23 June, the drivers will tackle two runs each of the Loldia, Geothermal, and Kedong Stages.
Saturday will feature two runs each of the Soysambu, Elementaita, and Sleeping Warrior stages.
The final stages of the event will be held on Sunday, featuring Malewa, Oserian, and Hell Gate stages.
Following the completion of the race, the prize-giving ceremony will take place.
The WRC Safari Rally will be the seventh round of the 2023 World Rally Championship season.
Finnish driver Kalle Rovanpera and co-driver Jonne Halttunen emerged as champions in the previous year’s event, driving for Toyota Gazoo Racing.