Carl Tundo reveals main target as he celebrates 21 years in Safari Rally

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MOTORSPORTS Carl Tundo reveals main target as he celebrates 21 years in Safari Rally

Abigael Wafula 11:51 - 23.06.2023

This marks his 21st Safari rally and he is also hopeful of a top-10 finish.

Five-time Safari Rally champion Carl Flash Tundo has revealed that his main goal in this year’s edition of the WRC Safari Rally is to beat Karan Patel.

Tundo will be racing in the WRC2 in a Skoda Fabia against a quality field that has attracted compatriot Patel who will be driving a Ford Fiesta, Poland’s Daniel Chwist (Skoda Fabia RS), and Miguel Diaz Aboitiz of Spain (Skoda Fabia Evo) among other stars.

This marks his 21st Safari rally and he is also hopeful of a top-10 finish.

“I want to beat this kid [Karan]. Safari Rally is all about brains I would say. You need the pace but I’m not going to suggest that I can keep up with these young guys, maybe a little bit of brains will help out, especially if the weather has its ways, it might suit me a little bit more. I’m looking to get in the top 10,” Tundo said.

He also expressed his excitement to be back in action and also heading the Local Organising Committee. “I’m really excited to be back, and also being part of the organizing committee,” he said.

He added that if it rains, the rally will be more exciting and it will add a bit more flavour, especially around Soysambu, Elementeita, and Sleeping Warrior areas.

“I’m praying it rains…it adds a different dynamic to the whole event as last year it was quite dry, we had a bit of rain and we had a bit of fesh fesh, and this year I think there will be a lot less. But if it is wet it will add a whole different ball game to the rally,” he added.

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