Joginder Singh (rally driver)

Joginder Singh
Joginder Singh, pictured in London in the 1990s alongside the restored Volvo PV544 (KHT 184) with which he won the 1965 Safari Rally
Personal information
NationalityKenya Kenya
Born(1932-02-09)9 February 1932
Kericho, Kenya
Died24 October 2013(2013-10-24) (aged 81)
London, England
World Rally Championship record
Active years19731980
Co-driverKenya Tim Samuels
Kenya David Doig
United States Parker Stevenson
TeamsMitsubishi, Mercedes-Benz
Rallies8
Rally wins2
Podiums2
Total points0
First rally1973 Safari Rally
First win1974 Safari Rally
Last win1976 Safari Rally
Last rally1980 Safari Rally

Sardar Joginder Singh Bhachu (9 February 1932 – 24 October 2013) was a successful Kenyan endurance rally driver in the 1960s and 1970s. Popularly known as "The Flying Sikh", He won the Safari Rally three times, in 1965 driving a Volvo PV544 with his brother Jaswant as co-driver, and in 1974 and 1976 driving a Mitsubishi Colt Lancer 1600 GSR.[1]

  1. ^ Safari Rally Roll of Honour, Rallybase.nl website