Wanjiru Njoroge

The life of a race car driver is not only glamorous but also very risky, enough practice should be done in order for them to master such a beautiful skill and be able to control the situation no matter what.

Today we are focusing on Miguel a race car driver who is practicing for the Safari rally event that kicked off in Kasarani stadium Nairobi

Where he will be able to show case his talent, Miguel participated in the Safari rally as a beginner better known as a rookie and now aims at improving his skill and making a name for himself.

The 23-year-old who is still a student pursuing Engineering has always had a passion for race cars since he was a small boy he draws his inspiration from a professional Safari rally driver Ian Duncan and has looked up to him since he was a child.

He started practicing at the age of sixteen and continues to perfect his skill, in the above video you can see Miguel trying some drifting skills as his friends cheer him on.

 ‘It did not come easy it took a lot of sacrifice for me to get here’ he echoes this words as I ask him how the journey is. Despite all the challenges and minor accidents he still keeps his passion as he prepares for the next event he is optimistic he will be able to finish the race in record time and earn at least a trophy this he say will catapult his name to the top and with enough time he will be able to join the greats in motor racing not only in Kenya but in Africa.