- Since 2006 the Concours has been recognized and sanctioned by FIM Africa and has Africa continental status for cars and motorcycles.
- There are 12 classes for cars, SUVs and pick-ups and eight for motorcycles of all makes and types. The assessment of cars will start with utility vehicles followed by touring cars of different engine capacities, rally cars, sports cars and machines made in 1940, or earlier.
- The motorcycle classes cover street, enduro and competition bikes. To compensate for wear and tear there are bonus points for the age of the competing cars and two-wheelers.
Following the approval of the regulations for the Golden Africa Concours d’Elegance scheduled for September 26th the Alfa Romeo Owners Club and the Organizers of the event are working flat out on the preparations. Dubbed the classiest event on the motorsport calendar this year’s Concours will be the 50th in the annual series which recognize and reward the owners of the best kept cars and motorcycles.
Competitors are given the opportunity to showcase their highly prepared machines to the enthusiasts who flock to the Nairobi Racecourse for the event. They also receive an assessment of their vehicles by experienced and qualified officials and they have the opportunity to win the overall prizes and awards in the 20 classes for all types of cars, pickups and SUVs and motorcycles.
Since 2006 the Concours has been recognized and sanctioned by FIM Africa and has Africa continental status for cars and motorcycles. Information and regulations are available on the Concours website www.africaconcours.com . The email address is info@bobpr.com and the telephone numbers during office hours are 020 2229793, 3316160, 2229459, or mobile 0733 732 032.
Teams of experienced officials start the car judging at the Total inspection ramp to assess the underside. After this check, competitors drive along the judging line in front of the main Racecourse grand stands. There are checkpoints for the paintwork and external finish, the interior and boot and the engine. The process ends with a pair of judges marking roadworthiness. Motorcycles are assessed in a similar way in the Racecourse parade ring adjacent to the grand stands.
There are 12 classes for cars, SUVs and pick-ups and eight for motorcycles of all makes and types. The assessment of cars will start with utility vehicles followed by touring cars of different engine capacities, rally cars, sports cars and machines made in 1940, or earlier. The motorcycle classes cover street, enduro and competition bikes. To compensate for wear and tear there are bonus points for the age of the competing cars and two-wheelers.
Among entries received for the 2021 Africa Concours d’Elegance which will celebrate the 50 years of the event are Tumaini Muthiga’s 1967 Ford Taunus and his Morris Marina. He will also be competing with his Harley Davidson which was placed first in the class for over 1200cc street bikes. Another competitor who will be dividing his time between the car judging line and the motorcycle enclosure is Peter Wanday who has entered two Alfa Romeo GTVs and a 1956 BSA.
Entries from Uganda include Leslie Carvell who will drive her 1970 Volkswagen Beetle from Jinja to be at the Nairobi Racecourse. She is a regular competitor and was the runner-up in the 1,300cc touring car class in 2019. Kakooza Wazzir will contest this class next year with his rare Mitsuoka Viewt made in 1966.
