Safari Rally legend Prem Choda, who died Saturday morning at his home in Nairobi, will be remembered for leading the rally’s only husband-and-wife crew in the 1970s and 80s. According to his younger brother, Manee Choda, Prem passed away quietly Saturday morning. Prem , 87, was always navigated by his wife Pauru Choda, and the pair was the only husband-and-wife crew to tackle the Safari Rally in over 30 events. WRC Safari Rally Chief Executive Officer Phineas Kimathi said he was saddened to learn of the death of a legend. They were true Safari Rally enthusiasts and will remain part of the valuable history of the great event,’’ said Kimathi.
Source: Daily Nation August 23, 2020 10:29 UTC