After the loss of the Safari Rally from the World Rally Championship in 2002, rally enthusiasts led by Mike Kirkland and Surinder Thatthi decided to recreate the nostalgia of "The Safari" by reverting to the unique characteristics of the East African Safari Rally. The idea was to allow classic cars built before 1974 and to avoid the powerful turbo charged and 4WD drive cars. The stages, or sections would be longer and the service crews and back up would be limited just like in the early days.
Ford Escort of Stig Blomqvist being tested in Kenya on 12th March 2007 behind the Ngong Hills
Team Metal's Jaspal Matharu competed and finished the last two rallies held in 2003 & 2005.
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