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Tinashe Gatimu fine-tunes preparations for third WRC Safari Rally
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Reading Time: 2min | Tue. 18.02.25. | 20:16
She has changed her Subaru GC8's engine in the leadup to the 20-23 March event
KCB Racing Team’s Tinashe Gatimu ramped up her preparations for the 2025 WRC Safari Rally by testing out her Subaru Impreza GC8 at Twisty Corners.
The young rally star, alongside her navigator and mother Caroline Gatimu, fine-tuned the car’s performance, ensuring that they are race-ready for an event expected to attract over 50 elite crews from across the world.
The WRC Safari Rally takes place on 20-23 March in Naivasha, Nakuru County.
Speaking during the test run, Tinashe said: “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.”
On competing at the event for the third time in her career, she added: “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.”
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At just 18 years old, Gatimu’s participation in the WRC Safari Rally is a significant milestone in her career.
She is determined to raise the Kenyan flag high in one of the world’s most challenging rally events in the WRC Calendar.
“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.
Gatimu is part of the formidable KCB Racing Team, which includes African Rally Champion Karan Patel, Nikhil Sachania, and Evans Kavisi.
The team recently received a major boost with a Ksh. 23 million sponsorship from KCB, reinforcing its commitment to motorsports excellence.
As the countdown to the WRC Safari Rally begins, all eyes will be on Gatimu and her fellow KCB Racing Team members as they take on the demanding Naivasha terrain, pushing their limits against the best rally drivers in the world.
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