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L. MathekaStage set for Sikh Union training rally
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The rally also also provides an opportunity to mentor and train upcoming volunteers and organizers.
Drivers and rally enthusiasts alike, will on Sunday 13 November converge at the Stoni Athi Resort area as Sikh Union's Training Rally makes a comeback.
The rally will revolve around a designated 15km special track, with the event serving as a precursor to the season-closing Kenya National Rally Championship (KNRC) 9 Guru Nanak Rally set for Voi later in the month.
According to organizers, Sunday's event seeks to bring together like minded thrill seekers in a controlled and safe environment that challenges participants to compete in specially designed cars against each other -and more importantly- against the clock.
The concept, according to organizer Gurvir Bhabra, is "to create an affordable stepping stone into the world of motor rallying".
The event will consist of a single stage that will be repeated four times. Unlike other rally-sport events, the Training Rally format will not feature reconnaissance and no service will be permitted to keep the costs to a bare minimum.
“The essence is to make it affordable for the enthusiastic greenhorns. Pace-notes by a recognised Driver or Co-driver will be made available during the signing on session; digital with a YouTube link of the stage dash cam video," Gurvir went on.
The rally also also provides an opportunity to mentor and train upcoming volunteers and organizers. Spectators will access the venue free of charge.
"Every rally driver and co-driver started at some point with the intention of driving competitively against others while trying hard not to break it or post a dismally slow time.
Understanding the basics of rallying requires attention to detail, bucket loads of common sense and dedication to the cause, hence the concept of training rallies," Gurvir futher offered.
Competitors are, however, still bound by certain mandatory safety requirements and obligations.
These will call for both members of the crew to be holders of valid Driver’s Licenses, Competition Licenses as issued by KMSF, minimum safety clothing regulation and a car which must meet the minimum safety requirements as regulated.
