After a one-year hiatus, rally driver Evans Kavisi is eager to take part in the highly fancied WRC Safari Rally scheduled March 20-23, 2025 in Naivasha, Nakuru County.
Navigated by his long-time friend Absalom Aswani, Kavisi will be eyeing an improved performance compared to his last outing when he graced the 2023 WRC Safari Rally. During that year, he retired from the race due to mechanical problems.
“The Safari Rally has been a tough contest for me and my co-driver Absalom. In the four times we have participated in the global event, we have retired due to car problems. This year, we head into this race with our heads held high, optimistic that we will finish the gruelling race and put Kenya on the map. The car is in pristine condition and we cannot wait to participate,” said Kavisi.
The Group N driver will be competing in his usual Mitsubishi Evo X, a car he has raced in since he made his WRC Safari Rally debut in 2021 when the famed event made its return to the WRC calendar after an absence of a 20-year-hiatus.
“One of the things we did differently this year is rebuilding the car from the body work all the way to the engine. We normally test for a few kilometers to ensure that everything is working well. So far, I am happy because we are ready to go,” added Kavisi.
Defending Champion Kalle Rovanperä and his navigator Jonne Halttunen have confirmed their participation in the four-day event that will be headlined by 10 top level one drivers including championship leader Elfyn Evans, Thierry Neuville, Ott Tanak, Takamoto Katsuta, Adrien Fourmaux among others.
The event is set to be flagged off by President William Ruto on Thursday March 20, 2025 along City Hall Way,Nairobi thereafter cars will head to Kasarani for the Super Special Stage and later the Mzabibu stage in Naivasha.
