Equator Rally postponed due to heavy rains

The 2024 Equator Rally Kenya has been postponed to a later date following the recent spate of heavy rains in the country.

The announcement, released by the African Rally Championship and Kenya Motorsport Federation on Friday, indicates that new dates for the event “will be communicated as soon as the administrative processes have been completed.”

The rally, which was due to take place from June 28-30, has now, with the latest development, been postponed for the second time after being switched from its original October date.

Equator Rally Kenya moved to later date in revised ARC calendar

The decision - to swap Equator Rally with the Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally- was taken as Rwanda's national elections coincided with the latter’s initial date of June.

“Stages are swamped and it is not possible to drive or access the areas where the rally is planned to take place,” read ARC’s statement. “Preparations for this event have come to a complete stop.”

KMSF added: “We have applied to the FIA for approval of the date change due to the current circumstances.

“The request has been accepted in principle, but the final decision lies with the World Motorsport Council. We are waiting for this approval before the new dates can be communicated.”

Revised 2024 FIA/ARC Calendar

May 10-12: Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally

June 28-30: Equator Rally Kenya - POSTPONED

July 26-28: Zambia International Rally

Aug 23-25: Rally of Tanzania

Sep 20-22: Rallye International du Burundi

October 25-27: Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally