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Safari Rally

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A rally car speeding during the Kenya KCB Rally in Naivasha – an exciting motorsport event!

Safari Rally

The Safari Rally is a big car race in Kenya. It started in 1953 to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. For many years, it was part of the World Rally Championship.

People think of it as one of the most exciting races in the world. It is very popular in Africa. The race covers many types of roads, like soft sand and rough paths. Drivers need to be careful and smart to win.

In 2003, a special race called the East African Safari Rally began. This race happens every two years and only allows cars made before 1985. It is a fun event for fans of old cars.

The Safari Rally returned to the World Rally Championship in 2021 after a long break. Many great drivers have won this race over the years. It is a thrilling event for everyone who loves car racing.

Images

A vintage car that won the East African Safari Rally in 1962, showcasing an important moment in motorsport history.
Joginder Singh and his brother Jaswant celebrate their victory at the 1965 East African Safari Rally in their Volvo PV 544.
Winners of the 1969 Safari Rally driving their Ford P7b rally car in Kenya
A classic 1970 Datsun Bluebird car on display at the Nissan Global Headquarters Gallery.
A classic Datsun 240Z car from the 1971 East African Safari Rally on display at an auto show in Osaka.
Hannu Mikkola's famous Ford Escort RS1600, winner of the 1972 East Africa Safari Rally.
A classic Mitsubishi Lancer rally car on display at a museum in Japan.
A classic 1979 Datsun rally car, part of the Nissan Heritage Collection.
A vintage Nissan Violet GT rally car that won the 1982 Safari Rally, now on display at the Toyota Automobile Museum.
A classic 1985 Toyota Celica car on display at the Tokyo Auto Salon in 2017.
A classic Ford Focus WRC rally car on display at the Geneva Motor Show in 2017.
A 2000 Subaru Impreza WRC rally car on display at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2009.
A vintage race car from the 1978 Safari Rally driven by competitors.

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