Media Masters Challenge returns to Athi River

By Feverpitch Reporter

Round one winner, John Kanyali partnered by Joe Kimani are back in action as Media Masters 4X4 Challenge returns to Athi River quarry farm this Sunday.

From Diani, South Coast, Kanyali brings along his carroty and Mercedes Unimog he has been fixing in readiness for the contest.

Kinyali has emerged as a crowd favourite with his antics, especialy at river crossings, steep ascents and descents that he tackles vigorously.

He won the opening round at Athi River on March 22 with a total of 305 points and is raring to go.

The Diani-based off-road expert was upbeat ahead of the Sunday contest.

"It promises to be fantastic, with competitors inspired to put their machines through thrilling terrain," he explained.

Kanyali hopes to eclipse his counterpart from the Coast, Alex Gibbs, who returns with the Toyota Surf.

New Sections

Event Director Pipi Renu said the forthcoming event has new sections with different types of obstacles. One of the most interesting bit is a section where drivers are expected to be blindfolded and their navigators at hand to direct them to ‘the promised land.’

Clerk of the Course Mehboob Nanji said entries open on July 3. Nanji also said there will be seven intermediate sections and nine in the experts’ class.

"Senior quads will go through their run together with intermediates, while junior quads go for it at lunchtime," Mehboob said.

Registration details are available from Autosport Kenya Limited website (www.autosportkenya.com).

Senior quads are expected to attract round one winner Shazar Anwar, Manpreet Sagoo and Dilip Rabadia. In the Junior quads class are Mohammed Ali Aslam and Tush Rabadia.