Sources in Kenya confirm that private funding is being sought, but time is running out for the Safari Rally.
DirtFish understands the Kenyan issue is the only thing holding up the announcement of next year’s WRC calendar.
FIA road sport director Emilia Abel told DirtFish she remained supportive of the event, but added a deadline was in place.
“We want to see Kenya on the calendar,” Abel said. “It is a historic and classic event for the WRC, and an important rally particularly from the region’s perspective. Our focus now is on…


