Having already taken some impressive scalps in circuit racing, rising star Cheche Ababu hopes to raise the bar even higher by achieving newer limits in his non-turbo buggy contraption.
Cheche has been in fine form in the Kenya National Autocross Championship this season and his results speak volumes with two back-to-back wins in the 10-leg series.
After the cumulative three heat classifications, Cheche savoured a cumulative total of 07.27.42 minutes— eight seconds clear of his closest challenger and buddy Gitau Munene.
With an insatiable appetite for success, Cheche racked up his latest victory at the Kasarani SSS racetrack over the weekend, beating Munene, in the 2WD Non-Turbo Car Class.
Over and above sweet victory, Cheche also earned two bonus points in the championship for setting the Fastest Time of the Day (FTD) in the second heat which he cleared in 02.23.028 minutes.
Asked about his steady drive so far in the championship, Cheche expounded: "I am happy to win round 4 of the rally cross— my second win in a row in this very competitive national championship.
"The win came hot on the heels of the RallyCross (RX) two weeks ago, which I also won."
He said: "Other than some little misfiring hitches with the buggy, it was largely smooth. I am enjoying the competition with my friend Gitau, who came second. We push each other to become better and better drivers."
During the weekend event, Amaan Ganatra, 15, chalked up a rare double in 2WD Non-Turbo Car and 4WD Turbo classes driving a RunX and an Evolution 9 respectively.
In the 2WD Non-Turbo Car Class, Amaan beat Ian Duncan (Ford Capri Classic) and Jose Sardinha to the podium.
In the Four-Wheel Drive Turbo Class, Amaan beat reigning African rally junior champion Hamza Anwar to second while former 2WD Rally Champion Eric Bengi settled for third. Hamza nevertheless set the FTD in the third heat which he timed 02.11.260.
