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We continue our Safari Rally build up, as we speak EXCLUSIVELY to the chairman of the local organising committee and five-time winner Carl Tundo, who's surprised Kenyan rally fans by placing his entry for the event, which will be held on the 22nd to the 25th June.

And, we catch up with the 1984 Motorsports Personality Of The Year Ann Taieth, who competed in ELEVEN Safari Rallies. Taieth and Sylvia King were the first, and remain the ONLY all-women's crew to win a round of the Kenya National Rally Championship, being victorious in two events.

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Producer: Lee Kanyottu (Big City Studio)

On Motorsport 411 with Sean Cardovillis this week:

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We round up the Nakuru Rally where Jasmeet and Ravi Chana won their maiden Kenya National Rally Championship event. We speak EXCLUSIVELY to the 'Iceman', and get his thoughts on the current state of motorsports in the country.

And, we continue our Safari Rally build-up as we focus on KCB coming on board as the financial partner of the 2023 Safari Rally. We get the reactions of the CS for Youth Affairs, Sports and the Arts Ababu Namwamba, PS Peter Tum and the Chairman of the Local Organising Committee Carl Tundo.

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Producer: Lee Kanyottu (Big City Studio)

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We speak EXCLUSIVELY to Ross Field, who won the second round of the National Rally Raid Championship at Soysambu with navigator Quentin Savage.

And, we begin our Safari Rally build-up by featuring KCB sponsored driver Nikhil Sachania. The former Motorsports Personality Of The Year will be competing in the main category of the event in his Mitsubishi Evo X.

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Producer: Lee Kanyottu (Big City Studio)

On Motorsport 411 with Sean Cardovillis this week:

We speak EXCLUSIVELY to 20-year-old Rio Smith, who drove a 4-wheel drive rally car for the first time in an international event to finish second at the Pearl Of Africa Rally in Uganda.

And, we roundup the first Rallycross of the season that was held in Machakos over the weekend. We find out how the event went with veteran driver Frank Tundo, along with the two founders Carl Tundo and Tim Jessop.

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Producer: Lee Kanyottu (Big City Studio)

On Motorsport 411 with Sean Cardovillis this week:

We speak EXCLUSIVELY to 15-year-old Neel Gohil, who competed in both the MMC Autocross and Club Rally at the Mombasa Cement Complex over the weekend.

And we get the latest motorsports news, from the exciting Simola Hillclimb, Endurance racing and the latest update about a possible F1 Grand Prix at Kyalami, with Colin Hastie of Raceday TV.

Here is the link to the Simola Hill Climb, which is taking place this weekend:

https://www.facebook.com/SimolaHillclimb?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Host: Sean Cardovillis

Producer: Lee Kanyottu (Big City Studio)

On Motorsport 411 with Sean Cardovillis this week:

We speak EXCLUSIVELY to the 'Voice Of Rally' Colin Clark from Dirt Fish, as he brings us up to speed with the action on and off the roads at the World Rally Championship Croatia Rally. Clark also gives us his thoughts on the forthcoming WRC Safari Rally.

We find out all about the 4x4 challenge that was held in Meru last weekend with the chairman of the Kenya Racing Team George Njoroge.

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Producer: Lee Kanyottu (Big City Studio)

On Motorsport 411 with Sean Cardovillis this week:

Following the deaths of Craig Breen, Muna Singh Sir, and the crew of Julio César Castrillo and Francisco Javier Álvarez; we reflect on a dark week for motorsport.

We speak EXCLUSIVELY to the World Rally Championship's lead commentator Becs Williams about the life and death of Hyundai factory driver Craig Breen. Williams attended the 33-year-old driver's funeral in Ireland on Tuesday.

We also relive part of Breen's interview with Sean Cardovillis just before the WRC Safari Rally last year. The interview was organised by Red Bull Kenya.

Motorsport 411 extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and friends of the four departed souls.

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On Motorsport 411 with Sean Cardovillis this week:

We speak EXCLUSIVELY to Uganda motorsports photographer Innocent Mutaawe and Kenya team captain Githuku Mungai, as Uganda hammered Kenya in the first leg of the FIM Central Africa Motocross Challenge held at the Uganda Motorsports Arena in Busiika over the weekend.

And we go down memory lane, as we catch up with local motocross legend Steve Anthony. The multiple motorcycle champion tells us about his incredible career, and gives his thoughts on the state of the sport today.

Host: Sean Cardovillis

Producer: Lee Kanyottu (Big City Studio)

On Motorsport 411 with Sean Cardovillis this week:

This show is proudly sponsored by DSTV Kenya.

We speak EXCLUSIVELY to the Managing Director of Multichoice Nancy Matimu, as she guides us through the global action available on the DSTV sports channels in 2023.

We also catch up Mbalu Makau, founder of the Paddock Experience, as he rounds up a crazy Australian Grand Prix that featured an all-World Champions podium.

History was also made at the Argentina Grand Prix, which was a first-ever MotoGP victory for Marco Bezzecchi and team owner Valentino Rossi.

Formula One and MotoGP commentary are courtesy of DSTV.

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Producer: Lee Kanyottu (Big City Studio)

On Motorsport 411 with Sean Cardovillis this week:

We have a Rally Raid special!

We speak EXCLUSIVELY to the overall winner of Raid 1 in Naivasha Tim Jessop, who's switched to a Husqvarna motorcycle this season.

We also catch up with official and competitor in the modified class Geoff Mayes, who tells us about the rise in popularity of the sport.

We get the latest from the South Africa Cross Country series with Toyota Gazoo Racing driver Guy Botterill, who finished fourth in the first event of the season.

Host: Sean Cardovillis

Producer: Lee Kanyottu (Big City Studio)

On Motorsport 411 with Sean Cardovillis this week:

We speak EXCLUSIVELY to Kenya champion Karan Patel and Uganda superstar Yasin Nasser, the two Ford drivers who finished first and second overall in the FIA ARC Equator Rally in Voi.

We also catch up with motorsports legend Asad Anwar, who tells us about his amazing motorsports career; and funding his son Hamza's career - both locally and on the international stage.

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On Motorsport 411 with Sean Cardovillis this week:

We speak EXCLUSIVELY to two-time Safari Rally winner Glen Edmunds, who rounds up the Bahrain Grand Prix and gives his thoughts on Formula One's possible return to Kyalami in South Africa. Commentary for the Bahrain Grand Prix courtesy of F1 TV’s Alex Jacques, David Coulthard and Jolyon Palmer.

Edmunds, who is the local coordinator for the formidable Toyota Gazoo Racing team, has the latest news regarding their preparations for the 2023 WRC Safari Rally. 

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Producer: Lee Kanyottu (Big City Studio)

On Motorsport 411 with Sean Cardovillis this week:

We speak EXCLUSIVELY to Rally Bandama winner Gary Chaynes, who dominated last weekend's Africa Rally Championship opener in Côte d'Ivoire.

And, we get the latest motorsports news from Uganda with reporter Rob Styles.

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Producer: Lee Kanyottu (Big City Studio)

On Motorsport 411 with Sean Cardovillis this week:

Plenty of changes at the helm of the WRC Safari Rally as a new committee was unveiled this week.

We speak to the Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Sports and the Arts Ababu Namwamba to clarify the truth from the rumours regarding the new appointments. 

Chairman of the Organising Committee Carl Tundo gives his thoughts on his transition from champion rally driver to official.

And, 'Flash' talks about various issues in motorsports in an EXCLUSIVE one-on-one interview with Motorsport 411.

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Producer: Lee Kanyottu (Big City Studio)

On Motorsport 411 with Sean Cardovillis this week:

We have TWO exclusives:

We speak to Kenya's Junior World Rally Championship representative Hamza Anwar, who competed and finished his first-ever snow event at Rally Sweden - navigated by Adnan Din.

And, we have a roundup of a spectacular Rally Sweden with WRC commentator Becs Williams. 

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Producer: Lee Kanyottu (Big City Studio)

On Motorsport 411 with Sean Cardovillis this week:

We speak to RSC Machakos Rally winner Jeremiah Wahome, who became the first indigenous Kenyan driver to win a KNRC event since the legendary Patrick Njiru in 1999.

And, we catch up with two-time national champion Alastair Cavanagh as he relives his amazing career.

Host: Sean Cardovillis

Producer: Lee Kanyottu (Big City Studio)

On Motorsport 411 with Sean Cardovillis this week:

In the first episode of 2023, we recap an amazing 2023 Dakar Rally. Nasser Al-Attiyah won the car class for the fifth time, while Kevin Benavides took his second victory in the motorcycle category.

We recap the race with Ahmed Alkuwari, who finished his first Dakar after three attempts, with his co-driver Manuel Lucchese in the Lightweight prototype T3 category. 

We have an exclusive as we speak to Botswana's Ross Branch, 'The Kalahari Ferrari', who won two stages in the motorcycle category.

And 'The Voice Of Rally' Colin Clark tells us about his first Dakar experience in Saudi Arabia. Clark also has a preview of the Monte Carlo Rally, as the World Rally Championship gets underway this week.

Host: Sean Cardovillis

Producer: Lee Kanyottu (Big City Studio)

On Motorsport 411, THIS WEEK;

Tragedy hit local motorsports over the last week with the passing away of Asad 'Kalulu' Khan and Jim Heather-Hayes. Motorsports legend Ivan Smith recalls the life and times of the larger than life character Heather-Hayes. 

We recap the recently concluded Mini Classic Rally with Clerk Of The Course Onkar Kalsi.

And we have the latest motorcycle news, both on and off the track, with MSFK President Renzo Bernardi and CAC Motocross Event Director Mutahi Wariithi.

Host: Sean Cardovillis

Producer: Lee Kanyottu (Big City Studio)

On Motorsport 411 with Sean Cardovillis this week:

We get the latest news from the Toyota Gazoo Racing team in Namibia with team member Guy Botterill, as he helps them prepare for the 2023 Dakar Rally.

We find out how the 2022 Zambia National Championship concluded with sports commentator Logan Naidu.

And, we catch up EXCLUSIVELY with Tuta Mionki - who was Clerk Of The Course at the RSC Autocross Championship over the weekend. She gives us a round up of what was a very successful season for the motorsports discipline.

Host: Sean Cardovillis

Producer: Lee Kanyottu (Big City Studio)

On Motorsport 411 with Sean Cardovillis this week:

We roundup the 2022 Kenya National Rally Championship that ended in Voi at the Guru Nanak Rally. We speak to winner and the new Kenya National Rally Champion Karan Patel, as well as national runner-up Jasmeet Chana.

We also catch up EXCLUSIVELY with Harry Sagoo - the man responsible for the electronic timing at motorsports events in Kenya and beyond. 

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Producer: Lee Kanyottu (Big City Studio)

On Motorsport 411 with Sean Cardovillis this week:

We roundup the second Rallycross exhibition event, which was held in Machakos over the weekend, with co-founders Tim Jessop and Carl Tundo.

We catch up EXCLUSIVELY with South African driver Guy Botterill, who completed a successful season in the National Cross Country Series and National Rally Championship.

Host: Sean Cardovillis

Producer: Lee Kanyottu (Big City Studio)

On Motorsport 411 with Sean Cardovillis this week:

We speak exclusively to Uganda's star driver Yasin Nasser, who won last weekend"s Guru Nanak Rally in Arusha. Nasser then traveled to the UK this week to receive his brand new Ford Fiesta Rally2 car, which he will use in the Africa Rally Championship next year.

We catch up with the latest news from the penultimate round of the National Rally Championship in Uganda with renowned journalist, rally addict and Head of the FMU Media & PR Commission, Frank Kaheesi. 

Host: Sean Cardovillis

Producer: Lee Kanyottu (Big City Studio)

On Motorsport 411 with Sean Cardovillis this week:

EXCLUSIVE! 

We speak to Dakar Rally superstar Ross Branch from Botswana.

The 'Kalahari Ferrari' updates us about his preparations for the 2023 event. He also tells us about his career - and his deal with Hero Motorsports, his new bike sponsor.

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Producer: Lee Kanyottu (Big City Studio)

On Motorsport 411 with Sean Cardovillis this week:

We speak to rally enthusiast Eric Gakwaya about the state of motorsport in Rwanda. Gakwaya is a rally driver, and was recently Clerk Of The Course for the 2022 ARC Mountain Gorilla Rally. 

We catch up with co-founder Carl Tundo about the second Rallycross exhibition event that's set to be held on the 19th and 20th November in Machakos.

And we find out all about a training rally that will be run on the 13th November, with organiser and WRC Safari Rally Clerk Of the Course Gurvir Bhabra. 

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Producer: Lee Kanyottu (Big City Studio)

On Motorsport 411 with Sean Cardovillis this week:

We have TWO exclusives!

We speak to new Africa Rally Champion Leroy Gomes about his sensational season with his wife and navigator Urshilla, that culminated in the biggest victory of their careers.

We catch up with drifting superstar Ahmad Daham to find out about his rise in the sport. Daham was in the country recently to film a documentary for Red Bull International, and also to conduct a drifting workshop.

Motorsport 411 also witnessed the crowning of rally driver Karan Patel and gamer Queen Arrow as Red Bull athletes.

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On Motorsport 411 with Sean Cardovillis this week:

It's all about the rise of the Minti Motorsport team!

We speak to Raaji Bharij, who has finally racked up his maiden Kenya National Rally Championship victory, following a brilliant performance in the MMC Bamba Rally, which culminated at the Mwezamoyo School in Kilifi County, Kenya.

Bharij led from start to finish, winning all six stages at stake, clinching victory by a massive 10 minutes and 57 seconds from second placed and new KNRC leader Jasmeet Chana.

We also get to hear from the speed-master Tapio Laukkanen on his role and future at Minti Motorsport.

Finally we speak to the Chairman of Minti Motorsport, Joey Ghose, on the state of rallying in Kenya, and what the future holds for Minti Motorsport in the growth and development of the sport.

Host: Sean Cardovillis

Producer: Lee Kanyottu (Big City Studio)

On Motorsport 411 with Sean Cardovillis this week:

Kenya's History Maker!

We speak to Wambui Kiiru, Kenya's first female Formula One marshall, to find out about her experience at the Singapore Grand Prix. 

And, we get the details of the 'Paddock Experience' with founder and Team Principal Mbalu Makau.

Host: Sean Cardovillis

Producer: Lee Kanyottu (Big City Studio)

On Motorsport 411 with Sean Cardovillis this week:

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History made in Rally New Zealand!

We find out all about Kalle Rovanpera's rise to be the youngest-ever World Champion with 'The Voice Of Rallying' Colin Clark of DirtFish; and Glen Edmunds, the Kenya coordinator for Toyota Gazoo Racing in Kenya.

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Producer: Lee Kanyottu (Big City Studio)

Nairobi,

Kenya

On Motorsport 411 with Sean Cardovillis this week:

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We recap the ARC Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally with the podium finishers: Karan Patel, Leroy Gomes and Hamza Anwar. With Patel winning the event, the championship will come to a thrilling conclusion at Gomes' home event in Zambia in October.

Host: Sean Cardovillis

Producer: Lee Kanyottu (Big City Studio)

On Motorsport 411 with Sean Cardovillis this week:

We speak to Umang Soni, Chairman of Delta Motorsports Club, as we find out all about tarmac racing in Kenya that is sanctioned by the Kenya Motorsports Federation.

In an exclusive, we catch up with Colin Hastie of Raceday TV as he tells us about the new rally cars being developed in South Africa. Hastie also updates us about the proposed SA F1 Grand Prix.

Host: Sean Cardovillis

Producer: Lee Kanyottu (Big City Studio)

On Motorsport 411 with Sean Cardovillis this week:

We speak exclusively to National Rally Raid Championship leader Ross Field, who's dominated the sport over the last few years with navigator Quentin Savage 

We catch up with rally driver Eric Bengi to find out why he's taken a sabbatical from the Rallying this year.

Host: Sean Cardovillis

Producer: Lee Kanyottu (Big City Studio)

On Motorsport 411 with Sean Cardovillis this week, 

We review the sixth round of the Kenya National Rally Championship, the Nanyuki Rally, as the initial winner Raaji Bharij confirms that he WILL appeal his disqualification.

We also speak to Karan Patel, who was awarded the win - along with second placed Jasmeet Chana. And we find out what it takes to be a rally navigator with novice Sam Taylor, who was the co-driver for national champion Carl Tundo in the Nanyuki Rally. 

Host: Sean Cardovillis

Producer: Lee Kanyottu (Big City Studios)

On Motorsport 411 with Sean Cardovillis this week, 

We preview the 6th Round of the Kenya National Rally Championship, the Nanyuki Rally, with the Clerk of Course Bimal Patel, who shares more insights on what is in store for both the drivers and rally enthusiasts this weekend at Greystones, Nanyuki. 

We check on the state of the Kenya National Karting Championship with Norris Ongalo, who is a member of the Karting Commission; along with Raj Dadhley, owner of the TGRV Track.

Host: Sean Cardovillis

Producer: Lee Kanyottu (Big City Studios)

On this episode of Motorsport 411 with Sean Cardovillis

We recap the biggest motocross event in Africa, the FIM Motocross of African Nations (MXOAN) that was held at Victoria RaceWay track in Garuga, Uganda, which saw South Africa defend its title as the continent’s champions.

We speak to Sheldon Watkins, Team Manager for South Africa; and Patrick Malungu, Kenya's Team Manager, on their performance, highlights, learnings and state of motocross in Africa!

Host: Sean Cardovillis

Producer: Lee Kanyottu (Big City Studios)

On Motorsport 411 with Sean Cardovillis this week, 

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We preview the Motocross Africa Nations Championship event that will be held in Uganda this weekend, as we speak to Uganda team manager and ASN steward Semakula Katende.

We also catch up with rally driver Raaji Bharij, who has received a Skoda Fabia R5 to compete in local and continental competitions courtesy of Minti Motorsport, with sponsorship from Kericho Gold Teas and oil partner Motul. 

This show is produced by Big City Studio.

In this week's show of Motorsport 411 with Sean Cardovillis

We speak exclusively to Mike Doughty, 4 time Safari Rally Winner and Former General Manager of Safari Rally.

Born December 2 1936, Mike is a former Kenyan rally co-driver best known for his work with Shekhar Mehta in the 1970s.

He won the Safari Rally 4 times in a row 1979-1982 and was the General Manager of Safari Rally from 1982-1990

If there was a Hall of Fame for Navigators, then Mike Doughty is definitely on it.

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Producer: Lee Kanyottu (Big City Studios)

In this episode of Motorsport 411 with Sean Cardovillis

We recap the 4th round of the FIA ARC Tanzania Atlantic Rally that was held in Arusha. We speak with FIA Rally Star Hamza Anwar who clinched his first ever podium position, securing an impressive 3rd position overall in the event.

Then we cross over to Uganda and get the latest on the motorsport scene, focusing on Rallying and Motocross with former rally navigator and journalist Leon Ssenyange.

Host: Sean Cardovillis

Producer: Lee Kanyottu (Big City Studios)

In this episode of Motorsport 411 with Sean Cardovillis,

We recap the first ever Rally Cross event that was held in Machakos, with founders of Rally Cross Kenya, Carl Tundo and TIm Jessop. 

We also catch up with Jen Lu, World Drifting Superstar from China who was at the Rally Cross event to showcase the sport.

Finally we speak to Guy Botterill, who has built an all new Toyota Gazoo Racing Toyota Starlet Rally Car, that clinched a historic double victory, scoring a full house of points in the third and fourth rounds of the SA National Rally Championship (NRC). Guy tells us more about driving the South African developed and built Toyota Starlet among other stories.

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Producer: Lee Kanyottu

In this episode of Motorsport 411 with Sean Cardovillis

We continue to recap the 2022 WRC Safari Rally.

We have a chat with M-sport Ford Team Principal Richard "Rich" Milliner who shares his thoughts on the event.

We also speak to one of the most consistent Kenyan Rally Driver Jasmeet Chana on his experience participating in the Kenya National Rally Championship category in the WRC Safari Rally event.

Host: Sean Cardovillis

Producer: Lee Kanyottu (Big City Studios)

In this episode of Motorsport 411 with Sean Cardovillis,

We recap the this years WRC Safari Rally with special guests Team Principal- Toyota Gazoo Racing Lari-Matti Latvala, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Sports Dr. Amina Mohamed and WRC Promoter Events Director Simon Larkin.

Host: Sean Cardovillis

Producer: Lee Kanyottu (Big City Studios)

In this week of Motorsport 411 with Sean Cardovillis,

We continue with our special series focusing on WRC Safari Rally coming up from the 23rd-26th of June 2022.

We speak to the Event Director of the WRC Promoter, Mr. Simon Larkin who shares more on the highly anticipated tough test for the WRC Hybrid era, the Safari Rally.

Finally we speak to the 2 time Safari Rally Champion and local liaison for Toyota Gazoo Racing, Glen Edmunds. We analyze the entry list and the exciting competition that will play in the open fields of the African Savannah grasslands in Kenya.

Host: Sean Cardovillis

Producer: Lee Kanyottu (Big City Studios)

In this episode of Motorsport 411 with Sean Cardovillis,

We speak to the CEO WRC Safari Rally, Mr. Phineas Kimathi, who shares more on the KCB sponsorship of 100m towards the event, as well as the state of the Kenya National Rally Championship.

We have an exclusive interview with the First lady of Rallying, WRC Rally legend, Michele Mouton. The most successful woman in motorsport history. She raced in the World Rally Championship between 1974 and 1986, scoring four wins, nine podiums, finishing best in the Championship in second place in 1982. She shares about her career, Safari Rally and much more!

Host: Sean Cardovillis

Producer: Lee Kanyottu (Big City Studios)

In this episode of Motorsport 411,

As a build up to the WRC Safari Rally 2022, we have started a limited podcast series, focusing on this iconic event that will be held from 23rd-26th June.

We go down memory lane and speak to 2 Rally Legends who have made history in the world of motorsport.

We first interview George Mwangi, a second generation Rally legend, who navigated Azar Anwar to the historic Safari Rally victory in 2006. This was a dream come true, having  grown up watching his father Mr. John Wairegi tackle Motorsport back in the 60's. Inspired by his father, George went down to the history books as the first and only indigenous Kenyan to have won the Safari Rally.

Finally we speak to Azar Anwar a.k.a. Mzee wa Kazi. He has appeared in 23 Safari Rallies, more than any other driver to date. He is a 3 time Kenyan National Rally Champion and 2008 Motorsport Personality of the year. He shares priceless highlights of his career.

Host: Mary Miller

Producer: Lee Kanyottu (Big City Studios)

Picture: George Mwangi being held by his father Mr. John Wairegi a Kenyan rally driver in the 60's, who inspired him to rallying.

On this episode of Motorsport 411,

We recap the Third round of the FIA African Rally Championship, The Pearl of Africa Rally, Uganda. 

We speak to the winner Jas Mangat of Uganda, who last won the race in 2013, who shares more insights as well as his rally plans for this year.

Finally we also recap the event with Leroy Gomes from Zambia, one of Africa's fastest drivers, who is in top form this year and on a history making quest.

Host: Mary Miller

Produced by: Lee Kanyottu

In this episode of Motorsport 411 with Sean Cardovillis,

We recap the 1st round of the FIM Africa CAC Motocross Championship that was held over the Easter weekend in Garuga, Uganda.

The Motocross rivalry between Uganda and Kenya resumed and to review the results, we have the Kenya Motocross Team Manager Mr. Patrick Malungu, and from Uganda, Mr. Semakula Katende, former rider, Team coach, Team Manager and Motocross official.

Host: Mary Miller

Produced by: Lee Kanyottu

In this episode of Motorsport 411,

1. ARC EQUATOR RALLY

We recap the Second Round the FIA ARC Equator Rally with the winner Karan Patel and fast rising young Kenyan driver Jeremiah Wahome who had an impressive rally.

2. RALLY RAID CHAMPIONSHIPS IN AFRICA

We look into cross country racing in Africa season openers in Kenya and South Africa. We speak to Kenyan Rally Raid driver Geoff Mayes as we recap the first round of the Kenyan Rally Raid Championship. Then we also fly to South Africa and get to know more about their Rally Raid Championship with Multiple SA Rally Champion Guy Botterill, new in the Rally Raid Scene, but clearly made his intentions clear.

Host: Mary Miller

Producer: Lee Kanyottu (Big City Studios)

In this episode of Motorsport 411

1. Lioness Rally - Women Only Rally

We recap the inaugural Lioness Rally, the first all women rally in Africa, that was held last weekend, with the winner and Kenya's top female driver, Maxine Wahome.

2. NMG Secures WRC Safari Rally TV deal

We speak to the WRC Safari Rally Chief Media Officer and Nation Media Group, Sports Managing Editor, Elias Makori, who shares more insight on this exciting TV deal.

3. FIA ARC, Equator Rally Preview

Finally we have an exclusive interview with the Deputy Clerk of Course of WRC Safari Rally Mr. Nazir Yakub as we preview the second round of the African Rally Championship, Equator Rally taking place in Kenya.

Host: Mary Miller

Producer: Lee Kanyottu (Big City Studios)

In this episode,

1. Karting in Kenya:

We recap the 4th round of the Kenya National Karting Championship with Mr. Bhagesh Chandaria, who gives us more insights on the Karting Championship but from a parent's perspective.

2. Rallying in Uganda

We then cross borders to neighboring Uganda as we recap the second round of their National Rally Championship, Kaliro Sugar EMC Rally with former navigator and seasoned journalist Leon Ssyenyange

3. Finally we have an exclusive interview with the most talked about motorsport person this week, Kenya's Salim Walimohammed, making history as the first Kenyan to ever compete and finish the grueling 5 day Abu Dhabi Desert Challeng, the second round of the FIA Rally Raid Championship.

Host: Mary Miller

Produced by: Lee Knayottu

In this episode of Motorsport 411;

1. Nakuru Rally

We speak to Karan Patel who emerged the winner of the Nakuru Rally, securing his second straight win of the season.

2. Is Tarmac Racing in Kenya on it's Deathbed?

We speak to Joe Murai, the events director of the 4 wheeled tarmac championship and discover all is not well in this exciting motorsport discipline in Kenya.

3. Rallying in Sweden, a dream come true.

 We have an exclusive interview with Mwangi Kioni, currently the most prominent navigator in Kenya, after making history in Rally Sweden.

Host: Mary Miller

Produced by Lee Kanyottu

In this episode of Motorsport 411, we recap the 2nd Round of the Kenya National Autocross Championship, with Kenyan Rally Driver Hussein Malik, who won the 4WD Turbo category.

We then fly over to Cote d'Ivore and preview Round One of the African Rally Championship (ARC), Rallye Cote d'Ivore, better known as Rally Bandama, where we speak to the Clerk of Course, Alain Ambrosino.

Finally we cross the border to Tanzania, where we get to know about Motor Rallying in the country with Racing Show Tv host Captain Mike aka "Kula Vumbi"

This show is hosted by Mary Miller sitting in for Sean Cardovillis who is on sick leave.

The show is produced by Lee Kanyottu of Big City Studios.

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To make a donation for Sean Cardovillis medical fund please click on this link https://tinyurl.com/yc74k9yy

It's Motorsport Thursday!!

In this episode it's all about the 10th Edition of the East Africa Safari Classic Rally(EASCR)

We get more details as we speak to the Clerk of the Course Raju Chaggar.

We also speak to 2-time Kenya National Rally Champion and 2010 Safari Rally Winner Lee Rose, who is making a comeback to the rally scene and tackling his first ever EASCR.

Finally we get in touch with Motorsport Commentator Eddy Kimani who gives great insights for all rally enthusiasts.

This show is hosted by Mary Miller who is sitting in for Sean Cardovillis.

Motorsport 411 is produced by Lee Kanyottu of Big City Studios.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2022!

We are Back!! It's Motorsport Thursday!!

In the first episode of season two of Motorsport 411, 

We speak to the 2021 Kenya Motorsports Personality Of The Year Aakif Virani.

Then we link up with seven-time South Africa champion Guy Botterill, who rounds up the 2022 Dakar Rally.

And finally we preview the 2022 World Rally Championship season by speaking exclusively with WRC lead commentator Becs Williams.

This show is produced by Lee Kanyottu of Big City Studio.

It's Motorsports Thursday!

On Motorsport 411 this week, we recap the season-ending KCB Guru Nanak Rally.

We speak to winners Baldev Chager and Ravi Soni - who were victors in their 'home' event.

We also catch up with rally first-timers Rajveer Thethy and Sameer Nanji.

And we round-up our show's first season by chatting with double championship winners Carl Tundo and Tim Jessop.

This show is produced by Lee Kanyottu of Big City Studio.

On Motorsport 411 this week, we recap the Delta Motorsports Time Trial at Whistling Morans.

We speak to winner Umang Soni and Event Director Joe Murai. We also catch up with motorsports legend Ian Duncan, who participated in the event. And we also have an interview with 16-year-old twins Albert and William Kim.

In an EXCLUSIVE, we find out about the latest Rally1 hybrid WRC cars with the WRC Safari Rally's chief medical officer Dr Raj Jutley and chief safety officer Norris Ongalo.

This show is produced by Lee Kanyottu of Big City Studio.

It's Motorsport Thursday!!

THE BIG DEBATE: Rules vs Sportsmanship. Which is appealing?

On this episode we get the backstory of the appeal for the KCB Nanyuki Rally where the results were overturned after several weeks of protests, disputes and appeal. 

The verdict from the Appeals Panel: Carl Tundo, Baldev Chager and Jasmeet Chana were disqualified as a result of breaching the rules.

We speak EXCLUSIVELY to the three drivers, along with the man who lodged the appeal and declared winner of KCB Nanyuki Rally - Aakif Virani

We also get the thoughts from Jim Kahumbura, Director, Kenya Motor Sports Federation (KMSF)

Disclaimer: The views, and opinions of the guests appearing on this episode are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of any entities they represent. Also the guests content does not represent the views and opinions of Sean Cardovillis, Big City Ltd, its owners, partners and affiliate companies.

This week on Motorsport 411, we recap the KCB RSC Thika Rally - we speak to winners Carl Tundo and Tim Jessop, along with Clerk Of The Course Helen Shiri.

And in an EXCLUSIVE - we chat with rally legend Sylvia King about her career in Motorsport.

This show is produced by Lee Kanyottu of Big City Studio.

It's Motorsports Thursday!

On Motorsports 411 this week, we get the latest regarding the preparations for the 2022 WRC Safari Rally with Clerk Of the Course Gurvir Bhabra.

And in an EXCLUSIVE, we link up up with two-time Safari Rally Champion Glen Edmunds, who's been named in the Appeals Board for the Kenya Motorsports Federation.

This show is produced by Lee Kanyottu of Big City Studio.

It's Motorsports Thursday!

On Motorsports 411 this week, we wrap up the Mini Classic with winner Baldev Chager.

And in an EXCLUSIVE, we find out about karting and motorsports in Seychelles with Seychelles Karting Association Chairperson Liza René-Cosgrow.

This show is produced by Lee Kanyottu of Big City Studio.

In this episode we speak to Colin Hastie on the state of Motorsport in South Africa and also speaks about the return of Formula One to the country.

In Women in Motorsport feature we speak to Nisha Pandya - National Autocross Driver who is one of the few female drivers in Autocross.

Finally we talk to Raju Chaggar - Clerk of the Course Mini Classic Rally Kenya, East Africa.

In this weeks show we have an exclusive interview with newly crowned African Rally Champion 2021, Carl Tundo.

We also check out the rallying scene in Uganda with journalist Rob Styles of Hapasport.

Finally we have a chat with the next Big thing in Kenyan Rally; Rising star, McRae Kimathi

In this episode, Sean Cardovillis  previews the upcoming African Rally Championship in Rwanda with FIA Vice President Surrinder Thatthi.

We also take a look at the just concluded Kenya National Karting Championship with Head of Competition in the Karting Commission, Mr. Norris Ongalo.

Finally in our special feature on Women in Motorsports we speak with Anne Troughton who shares her experience as a Rally team Manager, Rally Raid Commissioner among other senior positions she holds with regards to Motorsports in Africa!

In this episode we get an update on WRC Safari Rally with Mr. Phineas Kimathi, CEO WRC Safari Rally Project. We also chat with Aakif Virani, who recorded his best finish in the Kenya National Rally Championship, coming in second place, in the just concluded KCB Nanyuki Rally.

Finally we have a special on Women in Motorsports where we feature Maxine Wahome, fast rising Rally driver, who shares on her debut rallying season.

In this episode we speak to 2 officials from the Nanyuki Rally Group i.e. Charles Gikaria - Clerk Of The Course, KCB Nanyuki Autocross and Gopi Pattni - Clerk Of The Course, KCB Nanyuki Rally and delve into the status of Motorsport in Laikipia.

Then we recap KCB Nanyuki Autocross event with winners Sahib Omar and Zameer Verjee 

In this episode, Sean Cardovillis recaps the ARC Zambia Rally with reigning Zambian Champion Leroy Gomes, 7 times South African Champion Guy Botterill, and first-time winners on Zambian soil, Kenya's multiple rally champion Navigator, Tim Jessop.

We later speak to Kennedy Marete, the National Spokesman for Race Line Club on the recent chaos and turmoil of Superbike Racing in Kenya!

In this episode Baldev Chager who is the reigning Kenya National Rally Championship, talks about his recent KCB Ramisi Rally win as well as his take on the rally scene in Kenya.

We also have a special guest, that is Zambia's reigning National Champion Leeroy Gomes who gives us the back story of his rallying career and the future of rallying in Zambia.

In this episode Chantal Young who is the clerk of course of the Kenya Enduro Championship, gives us a glimpse of how the cross country motorbike event is fairing. We also speak to Rally New comer John Fernandes who had finished in his first ever rally event attempt of the Kenya National Rally Championship.

Finally we speak to 7 time South Africa Cross Country Champion Evan Hutchinson, who shares his views on that championship and cross country racing in his country and globally

In this episode we speak to Karan Patel, who clinched a historic first Kenya National Rally victory at KCB Voi Rally.

We then talk to Kenya Rally Legend Azar Anwar on his grass-root motorsport project in the country.

And finally we chat with Colin Hastie of Raceday Tv, who gives us a feel of motorsport in South Africa focusing on Rallying, Global Touring Championship and Supercars Championship.

THE FINAL EPISODE FOR THE 2021 WRC SAFARI RALLY!

This week's wrap up has THREE exclusives:

1) 16th placed finisher and winner of the Rally 3 class, Jeremy Wahome the best finishing of the Junior Kenyan Drivers 

2) 1994 Winner and Zero Car Driver Ian Duncan 

3) WRC Lead Commentator Becs Williams 

In this episode we look back to what was a very successful event, the WRC Safari Rally 2021. We talk to Simon Larkin, Event Director of WRC Promoter who shared his post event thoughts. We also talked to WRC 3 Safari Rally Winner, our very own Kenyan driver Onkar Rai.

In this episode we speak to Kenyan Rally Legend Ian Duncan the last local driver to win a WRC Safari Rally Event back in 1994.

We also speak to Karan Patel on his expectations on this years Safari Rally event.

Finally, we interview Kallen Rovanpera during the Redbull Drivers hangout (courtesy of Redbull) on this years WRC Safari Rally event.

In this episode we speak to the reigning World Champion Seb Ogier  at the Red Bull Drivers Hangout (courtesy of Red Bull) and we also get the  latest behind the scenes with the Chief Medical Officer Dr. Raj Jutley.

Host: Sean Cardovillis

Produced by: Lee Kanyottu (Big City Studios) 

Special thanks to Red Bull.

In this episode Sean Cardovillis speaks to 2 time Safari Rally Champion Glen Edmunds on this years entry list of the WRC Safari Rally 2021 set to run on June 24-27th 2021 in Kenya.

Reigning Uganda Rally Champion Yasin Nasser gives his views on the upcoming WRC Safari Rally.

Then we have a little treat for you at the mid point of the show...a Safari Rally Flashback featuring legendary Japanese Rally driver Kenjiro Shinozuka when he visited Kenya in 2015.

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Host: Sean Cardovillis Producer: Lee Kanyottu Intro/Outro/Interlude Music: Mike Muema Executive Production: Big City Ltd

In this episode Sean Cardovillis speaks to Mr. Gurvi Bhabra the Clerk of Course on the preparedness of the WRC Safari Rally 2021 set to run on June 24-27th 2021 in Kenya.

M-Sport World Rally Team Principal Mr. Richard Millener gives his views on the upcoming WRC Safari Rally.

Then we have a little treat for you at the mid point of the show...a Safari Rally Flashback featuring Michele Ferara a WRC Navigator, when he participated in the Safari Rally in 2015.

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Host: Sean Cardovillis Producer: Lee Kanyottu Intro/Outro/Interlude Music: Mike Muema Executive Production: Big City Ltd

In this episode Sean Cardovillis speaks to Mr. Simon Larkin Event Director WRC Promoter on the expectations of the WRC Safari Rally 2021 set to run on June 24-27th 2021 in Kenya. 

The Charismatic Team Principal of Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team, Mr. Adrea Adamo gives his views on the upcoming WRC Safari Rally. 

Then we have a little treat for you at the mid point of the show...a Safari Rally Flashback featuring 2006 Safari Rally Winning Navigator, George Mwangi.

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Host: Sean Cardovillis Producer: Lee Kanyottu Intro/Outro/Interlude Music: Mike Muema Executive Production: Big City Ltd

In this episode Sean Cardovillis speaks to Mr. Phineas Kimathi CEO WRC Safari Rally Project on the preparations of the WRC Safari Rally 2021 set to run on June 24-27th 2021 in Kenya. The winning crew of Carl Tundo and Tim Jessop, 5 time Safari Rally Champions are our second guest in the show and they shared on their expectations of the upcoming WRC Safari Rally. Then we have a little treat for you at the mid point of the show...a Safari Rally Flashback featuring former Safari Rally driver Paul Bailey. If you love this episode as much as we do please leave a review, comment, like and share with family and friends. Host: Sean Cardovillis Producer: Lee Kanyottu Intro/Outro/Interlude Music: Mike Muema Executive Production: Big City Ltd

On this episode Sean Cardovillis, host of Motorsport 411, speaks to Mr. Surinder Thatthi Vice President of FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile) which is the governing body of motor sport, on the preparedness of the WRC Safari Rally 2021 in Kenya set to run on June 24-27th 2021.

Guy Botterill, 4 time South African Rally Champion is our second guest in the show and he shared on his expectations of the upcoming WRC Safari Rally.

Then we have a little treat for you at the mid point of the show...a Safari Rally Flashback!!!

If you love this episode as much as we do please leave a review, comment, like and share with family and friends.

Host: Sean Cardovillis
Producer: Lee Kanyottu

Intro/Outro/Interlude Music: Mike Muema

Executive Production: Big City Ltd