[PHOTOS] Preparation for 2023 WRC Safari Rally shakedown

The country is about to witness ultimate speed and precision in the high-adrenaline action.

In Summary
  • This year’s entry list has 10 top-level Rally1 Hybrid cars and 11 WRC2 runners.
  • The list also includes a five-strong WRC3 line-up which has Kenya KQ/Safaricom trio of McRae Kimathi, Jeremiah Wahome, and Hamza Anwar.
President William Ruto flags off the 2023 WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha on June 21, 2023.
President William Ruto flags off the 2023 WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha on June 21, 2023.
Image: JACK OWUOR

President William Ruto on Wednesday flagged off the 2023 WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha.

The country is about to witness ultimate speed and precision in the high-adrenaline action.

President William Ruto flags off the 2023 WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha on June 21, 2023.
President William Ruto flags off the 2023 WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha on June 21, 2023.
Image: JACK OWUOR

This year’s entry list has 10 top-level Rally1 Hybrid cars and 11 WRC2 runners.

The list also includes a five-strong WRC3 line-up which has Kenya KQ/Safaricom trio of McRae Kimathi, Jeremiah Wahome, and Hamza Anwar.

Toyota Gazoo racing team at the service park ready for the 2023 WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha on June 21, 2023.
Toyota Gazoo racing team at the service park ready for the 2023 WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha on June 21, 2023.
Image: JACK OWUOR
President William Ruto flags off the 2023 WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha on June 21, 2023.
President William Ruto flags off the 2023 WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha on June 21, 2023.
Image: JACK OWUOR
Hyundai vehicles read for the 2023 WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha on June 21, 2023.
Hyundai vehicles read for the 2023 WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha on June 21, 2023.
Image: JACK OWUOR
President William Ruto pose for a picture with all women Talanta Hela during the flag off of the 2023 WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha on June 21, 2023.
President William Ruto pose for a picture with all women Talanta Hela during the flag off of the 2023 WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha on June 21, 2023.
Image: JACK OWUOR
Hyundai vehicles read for the 2023 WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha on June 21, 2023.
Hyundai vehicles read for the 2023 WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha on June 21, 2023.
Image: JACK OWUOR
Toyota Gazoo racing team at the service park ready for the 2023 WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha on June 21, 2023.
Toyota Gazoo racing team at the service park ready for the 2023 WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha on June 21, 2023.
Image: JACK OWUOR
Sebastian Ogier with Vincent Landais of Toyota Gazoo Motor Sport team in action during the Shakedown at Loldia, in Naivasha on June 21, 2023.
Sebastian Ogier with Vincent Landais of Toyota Gazoo Motor Sport team in action during the Shakedown at Loldia, in Naivasha on June 21, 2023.
Image: JACK OWUOR
Sebastian Ogier with Vincent Landais of Toyota Gazoo Motor Sport team in action during the Shakedown at Loldia, in Naivasha on June 21, 2023.
Sebastian Ogier with Vincent Landais of Toyota Gazoo Motor Sport team in action during the Shakedown at Loldia, in Naivasha on June 21, 2023.
Image: JACK OWUOR
Thierry Neville with his navigator with Martijn Wydaeghe of Hyundai Motor Sport team in action during the Shakedown at Loldia, in Naivasha on June 21, 2023.
Thierry Neville with his navigator with Martijn Wydaeghe of Hyundai Motor Sport team in action during the Shakedown at Loldia, in Naivasha on June 21, 2023.
Image: JACK OWUOR
Takamoto Katsuta with his navigator Aaron Johnston of Toyota Gazoo Motor Sport team in action during the Shakedown at Loldia, in Naivasha on June 21, 2023.
Takamoto Katsuta with his navigator Aaron Johnston of Toyota Gazoo Motor Sport team in action during the Shakedown at Loldia, in Naivasha on June 21, 2023.
Image: JACK OWUOR
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