Muchemi schemes Voi rally assault

By Feverpitch Reporter

Veteran driver Ben Muchemi will be flying out to India on Sunday for a routine check-up on his cancer problem, but he has a small task of disapproving his critics in the KCB Mobi Bank Rally on Saturday in Voi.

Muchemi, who is trying to show the public that you can live positively with any health challenge, will be putting his Safaricom sponsored Mitsubishi Evo9 to a fallout race in Voi, to dispel any doubts his rivals might have of elbowing him out of a sport he loves so much.

“My 15th Chemo treatment was due on Wednesday, but with doctors advice, I have delayed it for five days to rally in Voi and motivate people with medical issues that with positive mind, one can do anything. Rallying is breath taking, it has an aspect of adrenal rush and so will be the medical test I will be doing in India,” said Muchemi.

The unrelenting rains that have led to flooding in Coast region, will however, be just another test as Muchemi and his crew seek to take on the big boys head on in the third round of the Kenya National Rally Championships.

“The rains will make of break the ultimate champion in Voi. It will not be easy, I hear some road sections have been washed away and the organisers might be forced to make alternative routes.

“This will add the surprise package that comes with rallying and it will open up the race to all determined drivers,” he added.

A podium finish is within Muchemi’s grasp, but he won’t underrate his rivals.

“I want to do well and will dedicate the performance to my Late Brother Mutula Kilonzo, who had agreed to have us use his ranch as a spectator stage during the safari rally. He told me in life it is about chances and taking them, you can do virtually anything if you focus on doing them,” said Muchemi.

The drivers will be heading to Mombasa on Wednesday for a possible recce on Thursday and Muchemi will be vigilant to spot out the important aspects on the route saying the navigators will have tough day at work.

The muddy and slippery conditions will also put the tyre make in focus as traction will give the most careful drivers the grip to propel them through the tough sections and gain on their opponents.

Muchemi, hinted on using his Subaru N12 car in the Safari rally, hoping that it will have dried up in June for it to thrive. Meanwhile, Muchemi has teamed up with another veteran driver Glen Edmunds to start a drivers training school.