On this day in 1956, the roar of engines echoed across Lakeview Estate as the Nakuru Park Motor Racing Circuit officially opened its gates. Replacing the old dirt tracks of Gilgil, this 2.1-kilometre tarmac circuit, famously known as “Langa Langa,” marked a golden era for Kenyan motorsport. For decades, it served as a premier racing […]
On this day in 1956, the roar of engines echoed across Lakeview Estate as the Nakuru Park Motor Racing Circuit officially opened its gates. Replacing the old dirt tracks of Gilgil, this 2.1-kilometre tarmac circuit, famously known as “Langa Langa,” marked a golden era for Kenyan motorsport. For decades, it served as a premier racing destination, drawing legendary machines from Ferrari and Bugatti to compete in the heart of the Rift Valley. Though the site has since been transformed into residential housing, the legacy of speed and ambition established on this day remains a vibrant chapter in Nakuru’s rich history.