SHIVAM WINS IN SOYSAMBU

Having already taken an impressive scalp during the Selenkay Cross-Country, Shivam Vinayak took his off-road riding a notch higher amidst victory in the second round of the National Enduro Championship.Shivam cleared his six-lap run in 1hour 49.14 minutes elated that his Enduro Championship campaign was well on course.

Pleasance/Shivam face off in Athi Enduro

Battle in the third round of the Kenya National Enduro Championship takes an interesting turn in Athi River this Sunday with runaway leader Andrew Pleasance and motocross ace Shivam Vinayak going head to head.

Shivam, an emerging gem in the championship, caused consternation in the second round of the series in Il-Bissel when riding on a Yamaha450, number 96, clocked 2.05.33 in 10 laps to bamboozle round one winner Pleasance.

This was an overachievement of sorts for Shivam who is ranked fourth in the table after skipping the first round in which Pleasance prevailed in Narok.

SHIVAM PLEASANCE SHOWDOWN

Having already learnt to take it all in his stride, Shivam Vinayak is targeting his next best. And having shifted focus on off-road racing this season, the Yamaha 450 four-stroke go-getter will be out to consolidate his lead during the second round of the Kenya National Motorcycle Enduro 2 which heads to the expansive Delamere Estates in Soysambu.

According to Additional Supplementary Regulations (ASRs), the race will be organized by East African Motor Sports Club (EAMSC) featuring a 13km circuit which will be repeated.

 Moses Mugo splashing

PLEASANCE BACK IN THE GROOVE

Following the earlier humiliating defeat, Andrew Pleasance was back in the groove at the third round of the Kenya National Enduro Championship.

His victory was nothing to be sniffed at; though a welcome relief after Yamaha rider Shivam Vinayak beat him during the second round showdown in Il-Bissel in April.

Shivam was, however, the notable absentee in the third round when Pleasance (KTM 450) completed 8 laps in 2h06m40s to eclipse defending Champion Harry Guelker (KTM525) at the new Athi River circuit on Sunday.

Guelker, a veteran off-road stalwart, also managed 8 laps in the challenging black cotton soil circuit but trailed the victor with a huge 7 minutes margin.