2025 African Rally Championship Calender Revealed
By Mwambazi Lawrence
The 2025 African Rally Championship (ARC) has been revealed with a reduced calendar, set to feature just four events instead of the usual seven. This major change comes as several countries have been forced to pull out due to a lack of sponsorship, leaving the championship with fewer rounds than initially planned.
Kenya will kick off the 2025 season with the first round, the Equator Rally, which will take place from March 20th to 23rd, 2025. This marks a shift from the previous season, where the Pearl of Africa Rally in Uganda held the honor of being the opening event.
Round two will be the Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally, scheduled for May 9th to 11th, 2025. This event is expected to be crucial in shaping the title race, as it will give competitors a glimpse of the potential frontrunners and could set the tone for the rest of the season.
The third and penultimate round of the season will be the Rallye International du Burundi, which will run from August 15th to 17th, 2025. This rally will be an important event for any driver hoping to keep their championship hopes alive.
The final round will be the Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally, set to crown the 2025 ARC champion. The event will take place from September 12th to 14th, 2025, and is expected to be a thrilling conclusion to the championship.
Sadly, several rally-favorite countries have been excluded from the 2025 ARC calendar. Zambia, Tanzania, and Ivory Coast, which have traditionally hosted rounds of the championship, will not feature next year. This decision stems from the ongoing challenges of securing sponsorships, which have become increasingly difficult due to global economic pressures and the rising costs of organizing such large-scale events.
The reduction in the number of events has raised concerns within the rally community, with some questioning the future of the championship if financial difficulties continue to plague host nations. Despite this, the remaining events in Kenya, Uganda, Burundi, and Rwanda are expected to provide plenty of excitement for rally fans across the continent.
As the 2025 ARC season approaches, all eyes will be on these four events, as the battle for the championship intensifies amidst the changing landscape of African motorsport.
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