Who woulda thunk? 😍
On the 20th of February 2016 (Saturday it was) - The Eleko motor-race took place at the infamous Eleko Beach.
Like-minded individuals gathered on the white sands to use the platform of motorsport to enhance knowledge of automobile science, engineering and educate the general public as to the automotive potential of everyday off-road cars and SUVs, as well as specially-modified/created racing vehicles. The next event is scheduled to hold sometime in june and with this the Eleko Motor Race hope to establish a framework for the growth of motorsport in Nigeria.
In co-ordination and with the full support of local community and their leaders in Eleko, the Eleko Motor Race has been able to host mixed rally events with rally stages on public roads and dirt-tracks, and time trials on Eleko Beach and Igando. The events, featuring a variety of surfaces including asphalt, gravel, sand and red dirt, have been designed and set up to highlight the variety of condition faced by Nigerians, and showcase the vehicles (and their features) which are best suited for the climate. The events also focus on the driving skills of the racers (including driving safety) and their ability to deal with the varied conditions they face.
The first race was held at the end of 2014, and a couple of other events in 2015. The last event was held on the 20th of February 2016 and featured various teams and drivers.
Through these events, the organizers of Eleko Motor Race have been able to steadily raise the profile of motorsport in Nigeria and attract the interest and support from international organizations, like the FIA (and the FIA Action for Road Safety), as well as sponsorship from automotive and lifestyle brands like OMP and Sick Rabbit. To put it simply, Eleko Motor Race can be seen as a major step towards re-energizing and rejuvenating Nigerian motorsport culture and legacy.
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