Hamza Anwar aims for victory at Guru Nanak Equator Rally
By Rama Mohammed |
Kenyan rally driver Hamza Anwar is gearing up for a strong finish at the Guru Nanak Equator Rally from November 29 to December 1. The two-time ARC Junior champion is determined to make history with his first ARC and KNRC win at the season-ending event.
Kenyan rally driver Hamza Anwar is preparing for a strong finish to the season at the Guru Nanak Equator Rally, set to take place from November 29 to December 1. Known for his relentless drive, Hamza is leaving no stone unturned as he aims for his first ARC and KNRC win at the prestigious event.
The two-time ARC Junior champion took a break from the FIA Continental Series after securing a third-place finish at the Pearl of Africa Rally in Jinja in May. But now he’s back, ready to break new ground at the Guru Nanak Equator Rally.
This year’s event promises an exciting battle among the top drivers, with current KNRC leader Samman Vohra expected to race in a Skoda Fabia R5 and reigning Kenya champion Jasmeet “Iceman” Chana behind the wheel of a Fiesta R5. Tanzanian and Ugandan rally champions, including Yasin Nasser, are also set to join the action, further raising the stakes.
For Hamza, who recently triumphed in the WRC3 Class at the 2024 Safari Rally, success is all about pushing himself to the limit. Known as "Problem Child" by rally commentator Rob Styles, Hamza is determined to give everything he has in this battle of the R5s.
"We are coming to win. We’re thirsty for success, so game on," said Hamza, brimming with confidence.
The rally star made his mark in the FIA Junior WRC series last year, competing in the EKO Acropolis Rally, Rally Estonia, Rally Italia Sardegna, Croatia Rally, and Rally Sweden. He also made history by winning the WRC3 Class at the 2024 WRC Safari Rally.
Hamza Anwar Profile
Date of Birth: 27th September 1998
Club: RSC
Occupation: Businessman
Race Debut: 2017, Kipeto
Car: Ford Fiesta Rally 2
Team: Hamza Anwar Motorsport
Career Highlights
- Winner, KCB MMC Autocross 2021 (Vipingo-FDT Overall)
- Africa Junior Rally Champion 2022/2023
- Africa Junior Rally Championship Leader 2024
- 3rd Overall in the 2022 FIA African Rally Championship (ARC), behind Leroy Gomes and Karan Patel
- WRC3 Winner at 2023 WRC Safari Rally Kenya
- 9th Overall in the FIA Junior WRC 2023
- KNRC Career Best: 2nd Overall at the Nakuru Rally (with Adnan Din)
- ARC2 Champion 2023
Racing Family
- Father: Anwar Asad, former Nanyuki Rally winner
- Uncle: Anwar Azar, three-time KNRC champion and ARC Safari Rally winner
- Cousins: Anwar Shabaz (former navigator at EA Safari Classic) and Shazar Anwar (quad bike legend)
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