Speedster Tinashe banking on household assist to make historical past at WRC Safari Rally
Wednesday nineteenth February, 2025 03:00 AM|
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Teen rally sensation Tinashe Gatimu is slated to compete within the 2025 WRC Safari Rally from March 20-23 in Naivasha, Nakuru County, as she goals to cement her place among the many world’s elite.
The 18-year-old KCB racing crew driver, who will likely be making her third look within the gruelling World Rally Championship (WRC) occasion, has intensified preparations with rigorous testing periods alongside her navigator and mom, Caroline Gatimu.
The duo not too long ago fine-tuned their Subaru Impreza GC8 at Twisty Corners, specializing in engine upgrades and kick-off energy enhancements.
“Today, we are out here testing the car to improve on the things we need to work on. For me, it’s also about getting physically ready for the event. Competing in the WRC is an amazing feeling. So far, we have changed the engine, and it’s performing well. Next, we will do some tuning to give us more kick-off power,” Tinashe mentioned after the session.
Her participation within the world occasion marks a big milestone in her younger profession, as she joins over 50 worldwide rally crews battling the unforgiving Naivasha terrain.
Backed by sturdy household assist and sponsorship, she is decided to go away a mark.
“I have an incredible group of people supporting me through the journey, helping me navigate the challenges of the sport. My parents have been instrumental in my rallying career, and our sponsors have eased our participation in this prestigious event,” she added.
Tinashe is a part of the formidable KCB racing crew comprising African Rally Champion Karan Patel, Nikhil Sachania in addition to Evans Kavisi.
The squad not too long ago acquired a Sh23 million increase from KCB, reaffirming the financial institution’s dedication to rallying success.
With weeks to go earlier than Kenya’s largest motorsport occasion, Gatimu and her teammates are fine-tuning their machines and methods, desperate to tackle the world’s finest in one of many hardest rallies on the WRC calendar.
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