SPORTS NEWS-Eric Bengi Leads 7-70 Motorsport to Victory in Inaugural Nairobi Rally cross Event;

-This is the 5^th, Iteration of the circuit racing event that took place at the Super Spectator Stage in Kasarani.

NELSON WANJALA-IMG KENYA LIMITED;

Team 7-70 Motorsport emerged as overall winners of the Betika Rally cross as the event made its Nairobi debut in the 5^th, iteration of the circuit racing event that took place at the Super Spectator Stage in Kasarani, Nairobi, Kenya over the weekend.

The 7-70 Motorsport team consisted of Eann and Allan Bengi in the Cubs category, cinematographer-turned-racer Ishmael Azeli in the RX Open Category and Caroline Gatimu, former Kenya Division One and reigning Autocross 4WD Turbo Autocrosses champion Eric Bengi, Rajveer Thethy, Eric Bengi, and Charan Thethy in the RX Team Category.

The team tallied 19 points to take top spot, 2 points ahead of Team Soli Cyprus Gin, which picked up 17 points.

7-70 Motorsport B, Betika and Team Africa Eco Services Motorsports rounded off the rest of the standings, respectively.

In their ranks, Team Soli Cyprus Gin had WRC3 Safari Rally Winner Maxine Wahome in the Ladies’ category, Africa Junior and ARC2 champion Hamza ‘Problem Child’ Anwar in the Junior category, Multiple Kenya National Rally Championship winner and East Africa Safari Classic Rally winner Baldev Chager in the Champion category and Ron Oakley in the Legend category. 

Winners in other categories included Yuvraj Rajput in the RX Cubs category, Jose Sardinha in the RX 2WD category and Five-time Safari Rally winner and 2021 ARC Champion Carl ‘Flash’ Tundo in the RX Open Category.

In the Junior Team Event, Hamza Anwar was pipped to the top spot by Rajveer Thethy, son of Former Kenya Two Wheel Drive Champion Charan Thethy.

Betika sponsored side consisting of promising rally ace Jennifer Malik in the Ladies’ category, two-time Champagne Park 4×4 champion Andrew Muiruri in the Champion category, 2016 Africa Rally Championship (ARC) navigator champion Bob Kaugi in the Legend category, and John Kadivane in the Junior category.

The rain-beaten tarmac, dirt and gravel combination track presented a huge challenge to participants throughout the events, with multiple retirements and DNSs (did not starts) a frequent occurrence throughout the event.

Speaking on the event, Tim Jessop, event co-convener and renowned in Kenyan motorsport as an innovator and as Flash Tundo’s navigator, expressed his joy as he marked the conclusion of the event series.

“We are happy with the success that this event, a brainchild of myself and Flash, has been. We say a huge congratulations to the winners, a huge thank you to the sponsors and forward to doing it all over again next year,”said Jessop.

Betika is not just a sports betting company but it is a beacon of support for sports across Africa and has a strong presence in nine African nations with its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.

Betika is synonymous with excellence, both in football and athletics.

The company’s dedication to fostering athletic talent and promoting healthy competition is evident through its series of successful sporting events.

The Betika 12km Cross Country Run in Kericho promises to be a thrilling display of talent, determination, and the indomitable spirit of sportsmanship and everyone is invited to join  on this exciting day, supporting Kenya’s  athletes and celebrating the power of sports to unite communities.

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