Autox 5 in Soysambu

Its all systems go as the Rift Valley Motor & Sports Club round of Kenya National Autocross Championship gets underway at Soysambu on July 17-18.
Clerk of the Course, Andy Doig has put a lot of time and effort into organizing a new track in an excellent location in a bid to offer competitors some unique driving.

The track site has great potential not only for buggies, but also pikis and 4x4 type events, said Doig. Apart from the actual competition, Doig reckons it will be a great fun weekend. A campsite will be available at Monkey Bridge, next to a river.

Anthony wins Autocross 3

Defending Champion Steve Anthony won the third round of the National Autocross Championship at Jamhuri Park on Saturday to stretch his lead in the buggy standings.  

It, however, turned out to be a cliffhanger in the latter stages when Keith Henrie amassed additional two bonus points for setting the Fastest Time of The Day (FTD) on his fourth heat run.

Anthony was the fastest in the early morning practice lap with which he returned his Satao Camp buggy in 2.22.95minutes.

The Champion was 5 seconds faster than Henrie in the first heat though the gap appeared to lessen by every heat run.

Henrie drove faster than Anthony in the third heat but the former lost it after being penalized 10 seconds for cutting the track barrier tape.   

  

Anthony Ready for Sunday  Show down

DEFENDING champion Steve Anthony is spoiling for a fight as drivers prepare for this weekend’s buggy action.

Truly so, the third round of the Kenya National Autocross Championship gets gutsy for some pure adrenaline action lined-up for spectators at the Jamhuri Park racetrack on Sunday, May 9, 2010.   

Anthony, a former multiple open class motocross Champion and twice Safari Rally Group N winner, renews his rivalry with veteran Simon Sharpe, former buggy champion Ricky Aslam and Keith Henrie who has returned impressive timings over the past two seasons of his racing.  

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ANTHONY WINS AUTO –X 1

Steve Anthony got his title defense off to a flying start when he powered his 1300cc Starlet-powered buggy to victory in the first round of the Kenya National Autocross Championship.

Braving the scorching sun and a hard Jamhuri Park surface, Anthony also garnered two bonus points for setting the Fastest Time of the Day (FTD) when he cleared his third heat run in 2.15.24minutues.The Sunday meeting witnessed the return of two former rivals and previous champions Ricky Aslam (2006) and Glen Behr (2007).

Aslam returned to the buggy circuit after a four-year layoff while the 2007 Champion Behr made a comeback after skipping two seasons.Also returning to the buggy action were bike rider Salim Walimohammed, Simon Sharpe and Shalien Mughal who shared a buggy with Ricky.

Subaru N-series rally cars-driven by Bob Kaugi and Ben Muchemi also participated in the event finishing 14th and 16th respectively.Anthony was enthusiastic of his good start but staunchly admitted the speeds were quite blistering despite the absence of 2008 Champion Ian Duncan.