Cavenagh seeded First in Rift 1000 Classic

Thirty-eight crews have entered the inaugural round of the Rift 1000 Classic Rally to be held in December, 10-12.

Lyn Tundo, the Event Director for the unique marathon rally, announced this at the Official Media Launch on Wednesday, where the major title sponsor was disclosed.

“We are happy to have Menegai Oil on board as the main title sponsor. The entry list of 38 cars is also excellent for the inaugural event. The areas of the competition is also going to portray how beautiful Kenya is,” said Lyn, who is also the Chair lady of the Rift Valley Motor Sports Club.

Other sponsors include Coca Cola, the Standard Media, Intro Africa Insurance, Toyota Kenya and Spa Resort among others.

Top Fry Rift 1000 Rally outfit used today’s platform to announce the order of start order based on five different categories taking into consideration driver’s personal experience, knowledge and the type of car one will be driving.

The main Class will be led by Alastair Cavenagh and Gavin Laurence in a Porsche 911 followed by Carl Tundo and Tim Jessop in a Triumph TR7. Richard Arrowsmith of U.K will lead Division Two among others.

The rally will run in and around Baringo and Elgeyo Marakwet counties over a total distance of 1000km.