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L. MathekaJasmeet Chana relishing KNRC lead with eyes on title
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Reading Time: 2min | Sun. 16.10.22. | 10:17
The penultimate round eight of the series heads to Machakos County next month and will be organized by Rallye Sports Club.
New leader Jasmeet Chana believes his first ever Kenya National Rally Championship (KNRC) lead is a testament to CRS Racing team's hard work.
His seventh straight podium of the 2022 season in the just concluded MMC Bamba Rally leapfrogged him to the KNRC summit following Karan Patel's early retirement on the first speed test.
The Ongole Beef l-sponsored Jasmeet and his sibling co-driver Ravi Chana savored their sea level success, but were quick to acknowledge the efforts made by their colleagues.
Skoda Fabia Rally2 driver Raaji Bharij has finally racked up his maiden Kenya National Rally Championship victory following brilliant displays on MMC Bamba Rally which culminated at Mwezamoyo School in Kilifi County. ^RW#LegendsEdition pic.twitter.com/6FIiUWjP41
— KBC Channel1 News (@KBCChannel1) October 15, 2022
"The team has been on the ball, so this one is definitely for them," Jasmeet said. "They continue to burn the midnight oill, hence the multiple podiums."
He continued, "And today (Saturday October 15) with God's grace we have taken the lead in the KNRC championship with two rounds left."
Chana now leads the Championship's overall standings for the first time in his career after finishing every single round in second position this season.
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Second overall in Bamba behind Raaji Singh Bharij, with additional two points on the powerstage, elevates Jasmeet into a 20-point championship lead over Karan who suffered early retirement.
Karan now drops to second on the log after seven rallies, while Two Wheel Drive/ Division 3 leader Leonardo Varese clings on to the top three despite sixth overall in Kilifi County.
All Jasmeet needs to do to seal his maiden career KNRC overall title is to finish second in the remaining two rounds to be organized in November and December.
Varese on his part says the approach going forward is to keep their 100 percent finish record intact.
"We need to enter at least one more event to seal the 2WD Championship at penultimate stage. But we hope to enter the last 2 rounds in order to complete the full season," Varese said.
The penultimate round 8 of the series- sponsored by KBL through it,'s flagship White Cap brand- heads to Machakos County next month and will be organized by Rallye Sports Club.
