Baldev Singh Chager navigated by Ravi Soni in a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 10 R4 won the KCB Kajiado Rally to take over the lead on the Kenya National Rally Championship log.
The Flying Singh drove at a supersonic speed, winning four out of five stages and leading the rally from start to finish.
KCB Bank Kenya Kajiado Branch Manager alongside rally fans witnessed the full action of the day’s rally at the Konza stage.
“The level of completion in this year’s KCB rally series seems to be at its finest. The drivers show cased their skills and have a fantastic second round of the series. As a Bank we are really impressed not only by the drivers’ but also by the growth and impact of Motorsports in the country,” said the manager.
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Chager savored a cumulative total of 1:30.44 hours to win the KNRC 2 event by a 36 seconds margin over two times reigning African Champions Manvir Baryan and Drew Sturrock who came in second in a Skoda Fabia R5.
Defending champion Carl “Flash” Tundo completed the podium dash in a time of 1:31.44 and candidly admitted he was thoroughly beaten by Chager and Manvir.
In the absence of Onkar Rai who won the season opening Nakuru Rally, Chager takes over the KCB KNRC lead on 43 points while Carl retains second spot on 39 points.
Chager said this after his victory, “I’m very happy that the Evolution had beaten the Skoda. The car was faultless and its one of those days when everything goes as planned.”
The event was flagged off by Kajiado Country Governor Joseph Ole Lenku outside KCB Kajiado branch and KCB Bank Kenya Regional Business Manager Dorothy Rono witnessed a high level of attrition.
Out of 27 starters, only 14 survived the demanding course.
Among those who quit include Aakif Virani (broken suspension arm), Dinesh Sachania (engine), Rajay Sehmi and Edward Maina.
Eldoret’s Western Kenya Motor Club will host the third round of the KNRC in early April.
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