Karan Patel headlining star-studded Tai Racing Autocross field
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Unlike past editions that capped entries at 40, this year’s organizers have left the field open and the mix of seasoned champions and young blood promises thrilling action
Kenyan motorsport is roaring back to life this weekend as the Tai Racing / Shell 2025 Autocross and Autocross Plus Championship Round 5 heads to the scenic Stoni Athi Resort & Ranch on Saturday, 6, and Sunday, 7 September.
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For the first time in over a decade, the event has attracted over 50 competitors, a sign of revival for a sport that was left reeling after regulatory wrangles in 2024.
The newly registered 254 Motorsports Club has been credited with sparking this resurgence.
With renewed energy, lowered participation costs, and a fresh grassroots approach, the club has brought both veterans and the next generation of drivers back to the dirt tracks.
Among the exciting new faces are Michuki Hinga, son of rally veteran Charles Hinga, Adriano Varese, son of Leonardo Varese, and the Chatthe brothers’ sons, continuing the legacy of champion Jassi Chatthe.
These youngsters are already showing promise, proving that the future of Kenyan rallying is in capable hands.
The entry list also features some of the country’s biggest names, led by Karan Patel and Nikhil Sachania, both flying the Kenyan flag on the international stage in the African Rally Championship (ARC).
Motorsport icons Baldev Chager, Asad Anwar, and Eric Bengi are also returning to action, while FIA star Hamza Anwar is gearing up to kick up some dust of his own.
Unlike past editions that capped entries at 40, this year’s organizers are opening the field wide.
According to Clerk of the Course (COC) Muqsit Hussain, the two-day format and the venue’s proximity to Nairobi make it possible to welcome as many participants as possible.
“We are happy to host such a strong entry list this time around,” Hussain said. “The club had a vision to revive motorsport from its near standstill in 2024. To achieve that, we had to get drivers and cars back on track. We introduced longer, rally-style stages as part of our grassroots initiative, which has been very well received, and we made sure to cut costs so every shilling went back into the sport.”
The results are undeniable, as, with the backing of sponsors, the event has recorded a historic number of entries.
With a mix of seasoned champions, young blood, and a passionate organizing team, the Stoni Athi showdown promises thrilling action.
