Tomorrow (November 22nd, 2009) sees the ceremonial start and first stage of the 2009 Kenya Airways East African Safari Classic Rally, which includes Nick Mason's participation, and runs until December 1st. Lying 27th in the starting order for what is billed as "The World's Greatest Rally" is Nick with his co-driver Adrian Grinsted in a vintage Datsun 240 Z.

Nick and Adrian personally came to Nairobi from England to hand in their entry for the rally. The pair also brought out their service crew who helps them build their rally car to give them an indication of the conditions the car had to be built for. They drove two sections of the 2007 rally route to get an idea. Thanks to this, they will be much better prepared this year for the "Worlds Toughest Classic Rally"!

Keep an eye on Nick's progress at www.EastAfricanSafariRally.com. Our thanks to Neil Castle for letting us know about this event.