Alex Kihurani
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Alexander Gakuu Kihurani (born January 10, 1987) is an American–Kenyan rally co-driver based in London, England. He has competed internationally in the World Rally Championship (WRC), European Rally Championship (ERC), and national championships across multiple countries.
Early life and education
[edit]Kihurani was born in the United States to a father from Karatina, Kenya. He became interested in rallying from an early age. He attended Pennsylvania State University, earning degrees in Information Sciences and Economics.[1]
Rally career
[edit]Early rallying
[edit]Kihurani participated in his first time-speed-distance (TSD) rally at age 12 and made his stage rally debut at 16. In 2005, he won the Rally America G2 National Championship. In 2008, he co-drove with Dave Mirra, earning a bronze medal at X Games 14.[1]
International competition
[edit]He has competed in over 200 events in more than 20 countries across North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. [2] In 2013, Kihurani moved to London to pursue rallying opportunities in Europe and the World Rally Championship.[1]
World Rally Championship and beyond
[edit]Kihurani made his WRC debut in Finland in 2012 and has co-driven in WRC-2 and WRC-3 for drivers including Sean_Johnston_(rally_driver) and Chris_Ingram_(rally_driver). He competed with Ingram in the British Rally Championship and various WRC events.[3]
In July 2023, he co-drove for Kenyan driver Hamza Anwar in Rally Estonia in the Junior WRC, achieving a fifth-place finish.[4]
Personal life
[edit]Kihurani became a father in 2023 when his daughter was born prematurely. He has publicly discussed challenges with mental health and grief following personal losses, including the passing of his father in a racing accident in August 2023.[5] Kihurani was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease and leukemia in 2015 but has continued his rally career despite health setbacks.[6]
Championships and honours
[edit]| Year | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Rally America | 1st Group 2 class |
| 2008 | X Games 14 (with Dave Mirra) | Bronze Medal - Rally Car |
| 2012 | US Rally Championship | USRC Winner |
| 2024 | British Rally Championship (with Chris Ingram) | 1st overall |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "About Alex Kihurani". Build Race Party. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ^ "Alexander Kihurani - eWRC-results". eWRC. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ^ "A decade of life unlocked by one bold decision". DirtFish. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ^ "Alex Kihurani thrilled by Rally Estonia success". Pulse Sports. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ^ "Duryea Hillclimb crash kills Chester County man". Philly Voice. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ^ "Mind On The Game: Alex Kihurani". Vent. Retrieved 16 July 2025.