The Safari Rally was first held in 1953, as the East African Coronation Safari in Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika as a celebration of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
How To Join Kenya Safari Rally
Perhaps you are a rally enthusiast and your dream is to become a rally driver in the future. Safari rally competition in Kenya has seen tremendous growth ever since Kenya returned to the World Rally Championship. The best way to become a rally driver in Kenya is by enrolling in Rally Sports class sessions.
Requirements to Train as a rally Driver In Kenya
- Get a valid driving license
- If you lack a license you can still be enrolled and get trained as Time Keeper, Safety Marshal, Rally Official or any other department that touches the sport. A future rally driver has to learn and understand the language of a navigator before embarking on rally training
- Enrol in a car club to get exposure and create a network
- Make sure your car meets all the safety requirements for rally driving
- Enrol in a reliable Rally Driving Academy
- Get a reliable mentor who will hold your hand for guidance during the training and rally journey
- Get your hands on various cars to experience and exposure during your training
- After getting the necessary training and approvals, get the required certifications.
- Start participating in as many championships and fun runs as possible to get exposure.
- Make an application to participate in World Rally Championship competitions
Note: In brief, becoming a rally driver requires you to be more determined and passionate about cars, as this is a risk-taking activity. Besides, to ensure your success, enrol in a well-known school that offers competent training skills.