Maxine Wahome (born 21 December 1997) is a former motocross rider and current Kenyan racing driver.
| Maxine Wahome | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Kenyan |
| Born | 21 December 1997 Kenya |
Career
editMaxine, daughter of retired Kenyan rally driver Jimmy Wahome, started out as a motocross participant at an early age before scaling up to autocross and rally.
In June 2022, she made her maiden appearance in the Safari Rally held in Naivasha and went on to win the WRC3 class.[1][2][3] She was navigated by co-driver Waigwa Murage. Earlier in March 2022, she won the inaugural Lioness Rally in Kasarani[4][5]<ref>Nation Africa, 27 Mar 2022 [https://nation.africa/kenya/sports/motorsports/maxine-wahome-wins-first-all-female-rally-at-kasarani-3762202/ Maxine Wahome wins first all-female rally at Kasarani.
Career results
editComplete World Rally Championship results
edit| Year | Entrant | Car | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | Pos. | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Maxine Wahome | Ford Fiesta Rally3 | MON | SWE | CRO | POR | ITA | KEN 17 |
EST | FIN | BEL | GRE | NZL | ESP | JPN | NC | 0 |
Personal life
editReferences
edit- ^ Capital FM, 26 Jun 2022 Maxine Wahome Storms To Maiden WRC3 Victory At Safari Rally
- ^ FIA, 26 Jun 2022 WRC - Kenya's Maxine Wahome makes history with WRC3 win at Safari Rally
- ^ Nation Africa, 26 Jun 2022 Girl power: Maxine Wahome believes, conquers
- ^ Capital FM, 27 Mar 2022 Super Maxine Clinches Inaugural All-Women Rally Championship Title At Kasarani
- ^ Standard Media, 28 Mar 2022 Maxine Wahome wins inaugural Lioness Rally
External links
edit- Maxine Wahome Profile at eWRC
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