Alex Kihurani
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
Kihurani was born in the United States to a father from Karatina, Kenya. He became interested in rallying at an early age. He attended Pennsylvania State University, earning degrees in Information Sciences and Economics.[1]
Rally career
Early rallying
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
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
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
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
| 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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "About Alex Kihurani". Build Race Party. 15 April 2023. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ↑ "Alexander Kihurani - eWRC-results". eWRC. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ↑ "A decade of life unlocked by one bold decision". DirtFish. 22 October 2023. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ↑ "Alex Kihurani thrilled by Rally Estonia success". Pulse Sports. 30 July 2023. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ↑ "Duryea Hillclimb crash kills Chester County man". Philly Voice. 21 August 2023. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ↑ "Mind On The Game: Alex Kihurani". Vent. 29 May 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
