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Moira Ingleby
donated Kshs 100,000.00
Moira Ingleby
from Scotland who is Co-driving car No. 15 with her husband
James in the Kenya Airways East African Safari Rally is seen
handing over a cheque for Kshs. 100,000/= to Wema Centre for
street girls.
This is a contribution from the organizers of the event to
help various orphanages and schools at places where
competitors will be spending the night.
James and Moira Ingleby are competing in the Kenya airways
East African Safari Rally in a 1970, Ford Mustang.
Helicopter for Kenya Airways East African Safari Rally
Sponsored by
Minilite
September 15th 2003
Minilite,
our super sponsor and their friendly Directors have agreed to
sponsor the majority of the helicopter rental charges for the
duration of the Kenya Airways East African Safari Rally.
The helicopter - a Eurocopter AS 350 B2 - is fitted with FLIR
system computer-controlled aerial camera to film the event.
On board the helicopter will be Dr Premod Shah, our Canadian
trained doctor who specializes in trauma. The helicopter will
be available for any medical evacuation.
Also on board will be our famous film maker Helmut Deimel who
will be producing a film about the rally.
Accompanying Helmut will be Reinhard Klein who will be able to
use the helicopter to get to the best places to take his usual
fantastic pictures.
In the event of a medical evacuation the two cameramen will be
offloaded to make space for any injured personnel.
The helicopter has been hired for a total of 50 hours from ALS
Ltd.
We thank Minilite for their practical sponsorship which is
much appreciated by everyone involved.
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'KENYA
AIRWAYS' CONFIRM SPONSORSHIP FOR 'RALLY'
September 15th 2003
Kenya
Airways are one of the main sponsors of
the forthcoming classic five-day 'East African Safari
Rally'
which starts in Mombasa mid-December. E. A. S. Rally Event
Director Mike Kirkland (left) is seen with Kenya Airways
Corporate Affairs Director Catherine Muigai and E. A. S.
Rally Director Surinder Thatthi, while admiring this
beautifully restored veteran Alpine Renault.
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September 14th 2003
Mike Summerfield the “Marathon Man
Mike
Summerfield is a “Marathon Man”. He has worked on almost
every long distance rally that I have ever heard of. We
thought that he would be an ideal guy to suggest any
improvements we could do to make sure our overseas competitors
don’t go into shock when they see the route. He has covered
every inch of the route in two separate visits and has fallen
in love with our tough rally conditions and friendly country.
Here is what he has to say:
<click here>
Mike Kirkland
Event Director
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26 June 2003
50 YEARS OF THE SAFARI RALLY
Her Majesty The Queen sends 'Best
Wishes'
Former Safari winner and famous rally photographer
commemorate Safari Rally history
Commander Eric Cecil, the 83-year-old founder of the East African
Safari Rally, has received best wishes for a successful 2003
event from Her Majesty The Queen and Head of the Commonwealth.
In a letter from Buckingham Place, The Queen's official
residence, Her Majesty was interested to hear news of the
event which marks the 50th anniversary of the original
Coronation Safari, a unique event run by enthusiasts to
celebrate her Coronation in 1953.
The 2003 East African Safari Rally, scheduled to run from
10-19 December, covers a mammoth 5,000 kilometres and will
take crews over historic routes in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
Half a century after its creation, the event is set to mark a
significant moment in motorsport history and has already
enticed many of the sport's most illustrious names. Already,
more than 50 crews from Europe, Africa, Australia and the
Americas have registered to participate and the few remaining
entries are sure to be snapped up, such is the lure of a
history and passion-filled rally that will go down in the
record books as one of the all-time greats.
To mark the start of the rally in Mombasa, Eric Cecil, winner
of the 1956 Coronation Safari and Patron of the event, will be
launching his book 'Bwana Safari', a fascinating life story,
much of which revolves around the East African Safari Rally.
Reinhard Klein, renowned the world over for his magical rally
photography, will also be rolling out the latest of his highly
acclaimed books about the sport. Following in the footsteps of
'Rally' and 'Rally Cars', Klein's latest book '50 Years of the
Safari Rally' is set to be one of the greatest yet and the
definitive visual and pictorial account of one of the world's
most famous sporting events. To commemorate the 50th
anniversary, Klein will also be producing limited
leather-bound editions for the competitors, which include an
additional 36 pages that document the 2003 East African Safari
Rally. This exceptional book will also include a photograph of
the competitors' car on the front cover, undoubtedly making it
the most treasured memory of the Safari Rally and the 2003
event.
After the opening festivities, where past and present Safari
Rally competitors and dignitaries will be reunited, the
competitive action begins on 10 December. From Mombasa, on the
beautiful Kenyan coast, the route heads northwest, taking in
the longest competitive section of the event, from Mount Kenya
to Lake Baringo, on the third day. The following day the crews
cross the Cherangani Mountains, the highest point of the rally
at 2,800 metres, before arriving at the overnight halt in
Kampala. From here, the route returns to Kenya, past Lake
Victoria, to the world famous Masai Mara Game Reserve where
roaming animals are sure to keep the crews on their toes. On
the seventh day the crews move towards Lake Elmentaita and the
famed Delamere Estate, where Lord and Lady Delamere have
invited the rally to join them for refreshments. After an
overnight halt in Nairobi the route then heads to Tanzania,
encompassing competitive sections in the foothills of the
imposing 5,895 metre Mount Kilimanjaro, African's highest
mountain, and the notorious Usambara Mountains which, in 1963,
decimated the field to the 'Magnificent Seven' finishers.
After crossing the Kenyan border, the elephant filled Shimba
Hills await before crews arrive back in Mombasa for the finish
on the spectacular Diani Beach on 19 December.
Both the Kenyan and Ugandan Governments have pledged full
support for the 2003 East African Safari Rally and the event
organisers are hoping to receive similar backing from the
Minister of Sport in Tanzania. The spirit of the 2003 East
African Safari Rally is one of adventure and camaraderie, a
commemorative event that not only celebrates a 50th
anniversary and marks a moment in motorsport history, but also
embraces the essence of early competition. Famed routes and
legendary names all conspire to make this one of the most
fascinating and alluring rallies in the history of the sport.
Competitors wishing to register for one of the few remaining
entries should visit www.eastafricansafarirally.com for
further information and an entry form. Alternatively, please
contact:
Mike Kirkland
Chairman & Event Director
East African Safari Rally Limited
PO Box 99456
Mombasa
Kenya
Telephone: +254 11 475074/5/6
Fax: +254 11 473533/474947
E-mail: kirkland@eastafricansafarirally.com
Web: www.eastafricansafarirally.com
The event is sponsored by Minilite Wheels and WEC Lines, who
will be shipping all the vehicles.
For further information, please contact:
Hayley Maxfield
Press Officer
East African Safari Rally
Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1483 459555
Mobile: +44 (0)7887 508890
E-mail: hayleymaxfield@dial.pipex.com
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March 2003
ANSWER THE CALL OF THE WILD
More
than 50 entries have already been received for the 2003 East
African Safari Rally, underlining the historic appeal of an
event that promises to be the world’s greatest classic
rally. Legendary names such as Björn Waldegård and Michéle
Mouton already top a potentially star-studded entry list, with
Juha Kankkunen, Sandro Munari, Markku Alen and Alessandro
Nannini also in contact with the organisers while they look
for suitable cars produced pre December 1971.
Fifteen
different nations from Australasia, Europe, Africa, North and
South America are already represented and, despite entries not
closing until July, the event looks set to be oversubscribed,
exceeding the maximum of 60 entries well before the final
closing date.
The
line-up of cars will also be a feast of motorsport history;
Waldegård is returning to the wheel of a Porsche 911, what he
describes as being his first “dream car”, and the
impressive list continues with a host of Datsun, Ford,
Peugeot, Volvo, Opel, Renault, Alfa Romeo, Mercedes, Austin
Healey and Skoda machinery, also including a Trabant 601 R.
The spirit of the 2003 East African Safari Rally, which takes
place between 10-19 December, is one of adventure and
camaraderie, a commemorative event that celebrates a 50th
anniversary and marks a moment in motorsport history.
Starting
and finishing on the Kenya coast, the route takes the crews
through hills and mountains, over plains, deserts and rivers,
across the floor of the Great Rift Valley and through some of
the most spectacular terrain in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda.
Covering a
mammoth 5,000 kilometres it promises ten memorable days and
the adventure of a lifetime, so reminiscent of early
motorsport competition.
The
Patron of the event is Eric Cecil, the 83-year-old founder of
the East African Safari Rally who conceived the event 50 years
ago. To mark the start of the rally, Eric will also be
launching his book ‘Bwana Safari’, a fascinating life
story, much of which revolves around the East African Safari
Rally.
Competitors wishing to register for one of the few remaining entries
should visit www.eastafricansafarirally.com
for further information and an entry form.
Mike Kirkland
Chairman & Event Director
East African Safari Rally Limited
PO Box 99456
Mombasa
Kenya
Telephone:
+254 11 475074/5/6
Fax:
+254 11 473533/474947
E-mail:
kirkland@eastafricansafarirally.com
Web:
www.eastafricansafarirally.com
The event is sponsored by Minilite Wheels and WEC Lines, who
will be shipping all the vehicles.
For further media information, please contact
info@eastafricasafarirally.com
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August 2002
WORLD CHAMPIONS LURED BY MOTORSPORT HISTORY
* East African Safari Rally draws top entries *
The East African Safari Rally, the world's greatest classic rally, has tugged at the heart-strings of some of motorsport's most famous names, and entries have already been accepted from two former World Champions and some of the sport's most illustrious characters. Since May this year, when entries for this December 2003 epic opened, no fewer than 33 crews from 10 different countries have registered to contest this 5,000 kilometre commemorative rally that runs through some of the remotest and most rugged landscapes in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
Rally legend and 1979 World Rally Champion Björn Waldegård takes a step back in time, returning to the wheel of a Porsche 911 for what promises to be the greatest classic car rally of the modern era. Back in 1969 the Swedish unknown newcomer shocked the establishment when he won the famous Rallye Monté Carlo in a 911S. In a career spanning 23 years, Waldegård claimed a further 15 victories at World Championship level, including four wins in the legendary Safari Rally, twice co-driven by current East African Safari Rally Clerk of the Course, Fred Gallagher.
"This rally is hardly something you like to miss," commented Björn. "It is a brilliant idea to put the old Safari back on; even now the younger guys talk about the way it used to be. It has always been a different rally and for me it was fascinating; the amount of testing, the tactics and how you planned your week of driving. I have been very successful there, always enjoyed Kenya and the African people. I have liked it very much and if I count the number of days I have spent in Kenya in my career, it is more than three years - almost like a local!"
Michéle Mouton triggered an earthquake in rallying in the mid-70's, the Frenchwoman earning respect in a man's world not only by her driving but by her personality, passion and honesty. She became the first woman to win a round of the World Rally Championship, and was victorious in four rallies behind the wheel of the awesome Audi Quattro in the 80's. She returns to the driving seat for the East African Safari Rally, with Venezuelan co-driver Ana Goni, in a Ford Escort.
1985 and 1988 Group C2 Le Mans class victor Ray Bellm also adds his name to a growing list of distinguished entrants. The Briton's motorsport career began at the comparatively late age of 30 when he drove sports cars in the British Historic Championship in the early 1980's. Instant success and three 2-litre titles led him to the World Championship scene, where he secured three Group C2 World Championship titles (1985, 1986 and 1988), and won the BPR European GT Series (1994) and the BPR Global GT Series (1996). He will also contest the East African Safari Rally in a Porsche 911.
The third of six current Porsche 911 entries will be driven by Jürgen Barth, outright victor at Le Mans in 1977 in a 936 Turbo. The German has also won the 1000 kilometre races at Dijon and the Nürburgring (both in 1980), and contested the 1979 Rallye Monté Carlo and East African Safari Rally, all in Porsche machinery.
The 2003 East African Safari Rally marks the 50th anniversary of the original Coronation Safari, a unique event run by enthusiasts to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth in 1953. In 1960 the event was renamed the East African Safari Rally, running annually until 1972, and, in keeping with the sense of history, only cars produced before 31 December 1971 are eligible to compete.
The event starts from Mombasa on the Kenya coast on 10 December 2003 and covers approximately 5,000 kilometres, 2,200 of which will be competitive, before returning for the finish on the beautiful Diani Beach on the shores of the Indian Ocean.
The spirit of the 2003 East African Safari Rally is one of adventure and camaraderie, a commemorative event that not only celebrates a 50th anniversary and marks a moment in motorsport history, but also embraces the essence of early competition, much of which is lost in today's multi-million dollar era. The historic and much loved flavour of the event has been recaptured and, half a century later, the East African Safari Rally will retrace many of the legendary routes that have played host to driver skill, persistence and stamina over the years.
The East African Safari Rally is open to crews holding an International Competition Licence and, while all the competitive sections will be run in daylight to enhance this historic adventure, the challenge posed is still like no other. The event, which has been scheduled outside the international rally calendar and during one of the most beautiful months in Africa, promises to be one of the greatest classic car rallies of the modern era.
For competitors wishing to receive further information and an entry form, please visit the website at www.eastafricansafarirally.com, or contact:
Mike Kirkland
Chairman & Event Director
East African Safari Rally Limited
PO Box 99456
Mombasa
Kenya
Telephone: +254 11 475074/5/6
Fax: +254 11 473533/474947
E-mail:mike@southerncrosssafaris.com or
kirkland@eastafricansafarirally.com
Web: www.eastafricansafarirally.com
Minilite Wheels, associate sponsor of The 2003 East African
Safari Rally.
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15 April 2002
ADVENTURE & COMPETITION RETURN TO EAST AFRICA
The world’s greatest classic car rally commemorates a 50th anniversary
Based on the original idea of the 1953 Coronation Safari, the East African Safari Rally returns in 2003 as the greatest classic car rally in the world. The event, scheduled to run from 10-19th December 2003, covers a mammoth 5,000 kilometres and will take the crews through some of the remotest and most rugged landscapes in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
The 2003 East African Safari Rally marks the 50th anniversary of the original Coronation Safari, a unique event run by enthusiasts to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth in 1953. In 1960 the event was renamed the East African Safari Rally, running annually until 1972, and, in keeping with the sense of history, only cars produced before 31 December 1971 are eligible to compete in the 2003 event.
The event starts from Mombasa on the Kenya coast on 10 December 2003 and covers approximately 5,000 kilometres, 2,200 of which will be competitive. From Mombasa, competitors drive across the Taru Desert en route to the verdant Taita Hills with their endless sequence of hairpin bends. The crews then continue north into Masai country, blending with the wild animals that wander the vast plains, past Nairobi to Mount Kenya across the Laikipia plateau and up the wall of the Great Rift Valley escarpment to Eldoret. Competitors then continue on to Kampala in Uganda via Owen Falls Dam, the source of the Nile. The route then returns to Kenya at the Busia border, past Lake Victoria, to the world famous Masai Mara Game Reserve where roaming animals will once again keep the crews on their toes. On to Arusha in Tanzania, with competitive sections in the foothills of Africa’s highest mountain, the imposing and spectacular 19,340ft Mount Kilimanjaro. From here, the crews head across the Usambara Mountains, which decimated the field in 1963 to the ‘Magnificent Seven’ finishers. After crossing the Kenya border at Lunga Lunga, the dramatic Shimba Hills await, an area famed for its large herds of elephant. The beautiful Diani Beach marks the finish of this epic journey, new names likely to be added to the list of East African Safari Rally finishers and, for the winners, the trophy prized among rally drivers the world over.
The spirit of the 2003 East African Safari Rally is one of adventure and camaraderie, a commemorative event that not only celebrates a 50th anniversary and marks a moment in motorsport history, but also embraces the essence of early competition, much of which is lost in today’s multi-million dollar era. The historic and much loved flavour of the event has been recaptured and, half a century later, the East African Safari Rally will retrace many of the legendary routes that have played host to driver skill, persistence, stamina and a unique camaraderie over the years.
The organisers of the 2003 East African Safari Rally are names considered as tribal elders of the rally fraternity. Fred Gallagher, Clerk of the Course, has three wins to his credit, and Mike Doughty - who led Shekhar Mehta to four of his five wins before assuming the role of Manager of the Safari Rally for many years - is Assistant Clerk of the Course. Mike Kirkland, Event Director, has contested 19 Safari rallies amassing five podium finishes, and Surinder Thatthi, four-times Africa Rally Champion navigator, is the Rally Manager.
The event will also embrace a humanitarian side by pledging charitable donations along the route. Each night, one of the competitors will present a school with much needed equipment to assist in the further education of East Africa’s children.
The East African Safari Rally is open to crews holding an International Competition Licence and, while all the competitive sections will be run in daylight to enhance this historic adventure, the challenge posed is still like no other. Vast open plains, with only a rally car, a long plume of dust trailing behind it, small gatherings of tribes-people and families of giraffe and zebra are contrasted by rugged and spectacular mountain ranges, ultimate picture postcard scenes.
The element of competition obviously remains, and trophies will be presented to the leading 10 crews with additional awards for Class winners. Added to this, a special trophy - awarded at the discretion of the Clerk of the Course - will be presented to one of the competing crews who has, whether completed the route or not, embraced the spirit of the event.
The 2003 East African Safari Rally, which has been scheduled outside the international rally calendar and during one of the most beautiful months in Africa, promises to be one of the greatest classic car rallies of the modern era. .
For competitors wishing to receive further information and an entry form, please visit the website at www.eastafricansafarirally.com, or contact:
Mike Kirkland
Chairman & Event Director
East African Safari Rally Limited
PO Box 99456
Mombasa
Kenya
Telephone: +254 11 475074/5/6
Fax: +254 11 473533/474947
E-mail: mike@southerncrosssafaris.com or kirkland@eastafricansafarirally.com
Web: www.eastafricansafarirally.com
Entries open on 1 May 2002 and are limited.
For further media information, please contact:
Natasja Jennings
East African Safari Rally Limited
PO Box 99456
Mombasa
Kenya
Telephone: +254 11 475074/5/6
Fax: +254 11 473533/474947
E-mail: jennings@eastafricansafarirally.com
Web: www.eastafricansafarirally.com
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