Onkar Rai
| Onkar Singh Rai | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Kenyan |
| Born | 29 May 1988 |
| Awards | |
| 2021 2014 | 2021 Safari Rally WRC-3 winner Simba Clubman Rally winner |
Onkar Singh Rai (born 29 May 1988) is a Nakuru-based Kenyan rally driver who competes locally and internationally. The Premier class driver is a former Kenya National Division 2, and back-to-back Nakuru Rally Champion.[1]
Rai participated in the 2021 Safari Rally and emerged the WRC3 champion[2][3] on his way to a seventh overall place finish. He was navigated by British co-driver Drew Sturrock. Following the WRC3 win, Onkar was named the July 2021 Sports Personality of the month[4][5]
His sibling Tejveer Rai, and cousins Rajbir Rai and Amanraaj Rai are also rally drivers.
References
[edit]- ^ Capital FM, 3 Feb 2019 Onkar Rai predicts 'fast and furious' 2019
- ^ WRC, 27 June 2021 Onkar conquers WRC3 in Kenya
- ^ Capital FM, 27 Jun 2021 Onkar Rai Dedicates His Maiden WRC3 On Safari To Injured Sibling Tejveer
- ^ Citizen Digital, 26 Jul 2021 Onkar Rai Bags LG Sports Personality Of The Month Award
- ^ People Daily, 27 Jun 2021 Rally driver Onkar Rai crowned sports personality of the month of June
External links
[edit]- Onkar Rai Profile at eWRC
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