Onkar Rai Explained

Onkar Singh Rai
Nationality:	Kenya
Birth Date:	29 May 1988
Awards:	2021 Safari Rally WRC-3 winner Simba Clubman Rally winner
Award Years:	2021 2014

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.

External links

• Onkar Rai Profile at eWRC

Notes and References

1. Capital FM, 3 Feb 2019 Onkar Rai predicts 'fast and furious' 2019
2. WRC, 27 June 2021 Onkar conquers WRC3 in Kenya
3. Capital FM, 27 Jun 2021 Onkar Rai Dedicates His Maiden WRC3 On Safari To Injured Sibling Tejveer
4. Citizen Digital, 26 Jul 2021 Onkar Rai Bags LG Sports Personality Of The Month Award
5. People Daily, 27 Jun 2021 Rally driver Onkar Rai crowned sports personality of the month of June