Teams battle rough ground at the 36th Rhino Charge race happening across Baringo county. Sixty-five groups drive through 100 square kilometers of rocky hills and valleys. Each team tries to hit 13 different stops using the shortest route possible. The challenging race raises money for Rhino Ark forest protection programs. Drivers face steep climbs and dangerous paths during this famous Kenyan contest.
Sam Jethwa leads Car 25 called Charging Hippos despite being paralyzed from the waist down. The Bush Babes team of women drivers has competed for over 15 years in Car 19. Car 29 runs on electric power for the first time at this event using massive 480-kilogram batteries. Five-time champions drive Car 5 under Graham McKittrick. Safaricom supports Car 44 and doubled their donation to 25.8 million shillings.
Fans track vehicles using live GPS systems during the race. Kenya Breweries and Stanbic Bank also gave millions of shillings to help conservation efforts. The electric vehicle camp uses solar panels to charge their special racing car. Adventure trails and cultural shows entertain visitors at the race site. All 65 teams kept racing past 4:40 pm without anyone quitting.
Sam Jethwa leads Car 25 called Charging Hippos despite being paralyzed from the waist down. The Bush Babes team of women drivers has competed for over 15 years in Car 19. Car 29 runs on electric power for the first time at this event using massive 480-kilogram batteries. Five-time champions drive Car 5 under Graham McKittrick. Safaricom supports Car 44 and doubled their donation to 25.8 million shillings.
Fans track vehicles using live GPS systems during the race. Kenya Breweries and Stanbic Bank also gave millions of shillings to help conservation efforts. The electric vehicle camp uses solar panels to charge their special racing car. Adventure trails and cultural shows entertain visitors at the race site. All 65 teams kept racing past 4:40 pm without anyone quitting.
