Caroline and Tinashe Gatimu sure raised the dust. PHOTO/Timothy Olobulu
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 28 – The first ever all-women rally championship, organized by the recently formed Lionesses Rallying Club, went down at the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani Rallying Track on Sunday.
The track, which was used as the Super Special Stage (SSS) at the WRC Safari Rally last year played host to eight teams who competed for the maiden diadem, with 26-year old Maxine Wahome emerging victorious.
Here are some of the amazing photos from the one-day championship that attracted a huge number of fans.
All the best mummy! Faith Milkah’s daughter couldn’t resist the opportunity for a selfie with mummy before rev off. PHOTO/Timothy OlobuluKanze Dena awards young Kiana Rajput and her navigator 26-year old Ishy Renu. PHOTO/Timothy OlobuluYour best mix of music was on ground to bring all the action live. PHOTO/Timothy OlobuluCapital FM’s Suleiman Munyua interviewing Kanze Dena, the spokesperson in the executive office of the President. PHOTO/Timothy OlobuluTeh drivers were a clear crowd favourite. PHOTO/Timothy OlobuluTaita babes! Pauline Sheghu and Mitchelle Chao. PHOTO/Timothy OlobuluThe JT Drift Queens of Faith Milkah and Hellen Wambui. PHOTO/Timothy OlobuluEvery Lioness had to smile. PHOTO/Timothy OlobuluCapital FM’s Suleiman Munyua with Maxine Wahome. PHOTO/Timothy OlobuluTeh crowd enjoyed every bit of action. PHOTO/Timothy OlobuluMother and daughter super duo of Caroline and Tinashe Gatimu. PHOTO/Timothy OlobuluWe are not sure of the joke that Kenya Motorsports Federation (KMSF) boss Phineas Kimathi shared that cracked everyone’s ribs. PHOTO/Timothy OlobuluLinet Ayuko and some of the sponsors from Kenya Pipeline COmpany. PHOTO/Timothy OlobuluBehind every successful woman, are a team of men giving them support. PHOTO/Timothy OlobuluEx Sports producer Joseph Sheghu was there to support big sister Pauline. PHOTO/Timothy OlobuluCaroline Gatimu rolled back the years with an emphatic ddrive. PHOTO/Timothy OlobuluThe buggie sweeper had incredible speeds! PHOTO/Timothy OlobuluKanze Dena, the Spokesperson, Executive Office of the President flags off Maxine Wahome and Safina Khan at the Kasarani Stadium. PHOTO/Timothy OlobuluFocus! Maxine Wahome ahead of teh start. PHOTO/Timothy Olobulu10-year old Kiana Rajpit all calm and collected as she prepares her buggie for the start. PHOTO/Timothy OlobuluNavigator Chantal Young all eased up as they prepared for rev off with her driver Natasha Tundo. PHOTO/Timothy OlobuluKBC Sports presenter Daniel Wahome with his former colleague Pauline Sheghu who was being navigated by Geospatial Engineer Mitchelle Chao. PHOTO/Timothy OlobuluThe fans turned out loud and proud. PHOTO/Timothy OlobuluSaturday Music and Sports presenter Suleiman Munyua with Lisa Christoffersen, the founder of teh Lionesses Rally Club. PHOTO/Timothy OlobuluCapital FM’s Commercial Director Farida Iddris with Kanze Dena. PHOTO/Timothy OlobuluKanze Dena shares her thoughts with Capital FM’s Suleiman Munyua and Farida IddrisHugs for everyone! Lisa Christoffersen being congratulated. PHOTO/Timothy OlobuluStyle check! Pauline Sheghu after finishing the rally. PHOTO/Timothy OlobuluYes we did it! Safina Khan celebrates with Maxine Wahome after winning the all-women rally. PHOTO/Timothy OlobuluNavigator Hellen Wambui. PHOTO/Timothy OlobuluFaith Milkah and Hellen Wambui going through their pace notes ahead of their first ever rally. PHOTO/Timothy OlobuluMaxine Wahome preps herself for the win. PHOTO/Timothy OlobuluThe mother and daughter team of Caroline and Tinashe Gatimu. PHOTO/Timothy OlobuluLisa Christoffersen and Lilian Onduko flying away on teh course. PHOTO/Timothy OlobuluFirst time ever competing! Wife to teh Late Jonathan Toroitich Moi, Faith Milka, all cheered up for the start. PHOTO/Timothy OlobuluWarembo bila make up team of Stella Macharia and Peris Kiboi. PHOTO/Timothy OlobuluPauline Sheghu and her navigator Mitchelle Chao receive their recognition. PHOTO/Timothy OlobuluKiana and her buggie were the crowd favourites. PHOTO/Timothy OlobuluKanze Dena shares her thoughts with Capital FM’s Suleiman Munyua and Farida Iddris
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