The shakedown event allows the drivers to test the terrain, and make sure that their cars are mechanically sound and that the driver is comfortable in them.
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In the shakedown, a total of 4.8 kilometres will be covered to Loldia.
On Thursday, 121 kilometres will be covered, from Uhuru Park to Kasarani in Nairobi.
As a way of encouraging women to take part in the sport, the government has sponsored three lady drivers.
This year's rally has a bigger number of women compared to last year's Safari rally event. At least 34 drivers will be taking part in the race, 10 of them being Kenyans.
A total of 357 Kilometers are expected to be covered in all 19 grueling stages located in the scenic Rift Valley region.
Drivers are expected to cover a total of 125 kilometers making sure to pass through Loldia, Geothermal and Kedong as racing zones on Fiday.
On Saturday, the activity will take a turn to Soysambu, Elementaita and Sleeping Warrior as the day's racing zones, covering a distance of 150.08 kilometres.
Finally, the curtains will be drawn on Sunday with races through Malewa, Oserian and Hell's Gate.