The stage is set for the second round of Rallycross Championship in Machakos on the weekend of August 19-20.

Saturday August 19 will witness the opening of the paddock at 07:00 hrs. Thereafter race cars will again be re-scrutineered between 07:00 hrs – 08:00 hrs followed by a convoy lap at 08:30 hrs and indeed the start of the official heats at 10:30 hrs.

According to organiser Carl Flash Tundo, posting of results for Day 1 will be at 17:30 hrs. Sunday August 20 will see the paddock reopen at 07:00 hrs followed by the start of the heats at 09:30 hrs.

Semi Final Heats shall start at 11:30 hrs with the final scheduled for12:30 hrs. Tundo also revealed that the semi-final will be run over a maximum of six laps.

“Only 6 semi-finalists will go through to the Finals as there will only be a maximum of six (6) starters in a semi-final, arranged in a staggered grid start order. If 3 semi-finals take place, the top 2 in each semi-final will qualify. If 2 semi-finals take place, the top 3 drivers in each semi-final will qualify. Semi-finals finishers are classified in the order that the drivers crossed the finish line” said Tundo.

Tundo added that the final will also be run over a maximum of six laps. Round 1 of the event took place on May 6 and 7 in Machakos.

The Rallycross is a thrilling and fast-paced form of motorsport that combines elements of rallyracing and circuit racing.

The sport takes place on a closed, mixed-surface track that features a combination of tarmac and gravel sections, as well as jumps and other obstacles.

The tracks are usually relatively short, typically less than 1.6 kilometers in length, and are
designed to challenge drivers; skills, as they have to adapt to different surface conditions
within a single lap.

Key features of Rallycross include multiple cars. Unlike traditional rallying, where cars compete against the clock one at a time, rallycross races involve multiple cars on the track at once. This creates a more dynamic and action-packed racing environment.

Rally cross events consist of a series of short heats or qualifying races, usually lasting a few laps each. These heats determine starting positions for the final race.

The first-ever rally cross event in Kenya saw a spectacular lineup of some of the country’s most celebrated motorsport icons, including the legendary Carl Tundo, the seasoned Asad