1 December 2007
Nairobi — Brave Prina Shah reported at the final day's time control in the Kenya Airways East African Safari Classic Rally despite injuring her finger after an accident in the first stage of the day.
One of the very few husband and wife crews in the rally, Prina and her husband Ekya rolled their Colt Lancer after losing control in one of the wettest sections of the event through Amboseli.
The Kenyan crew, which was lying 38th on road after the restart of the event from the Amboseli National Park, escaped with minor injuries though the car was damaged.
"We just lost it in the wet section. We hit a stump at that sent us rolling. My hand got trapped between the seat and roll bar which broke my ring finger," said Prina, daughter of Safari rally legend Jayant Shah.
Prina was examined by event doctor Harjinder Chaggar who said she might have fractured her finger.
"I think she has a fracture but needs X-ray before we can carry out any treatment. I am sure she should be able to continue regardless of the final report. We will try and strap the fingers," said Dr Chaggar.
Meanwhile, Bjorn Waldegaard continued to torment rivals as he maintained his lead as the rally entered its final stages of the competition on Friday.
The Swede, who briefly lost his lead on the road to compatriot Stiq Blomqvist due to the slippery sections on Friday, will lead the pack into Tanzania on Saturday in his Ford Escort.
Waldegaard said he was happy with the day's action though he had to act as a "route-opener" for the following drivers in one of the wettest sections of the whole rally. He said several drivers among compatriot Blomqvist in a similar car, used his tracks to overtake him.
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