Customer Spotlight: Jennifer Malik – Kenya’s Fearless Lady Driver

Jennifer Malik, the force behind Jennifer Malik Racing, is Kenya’s first lady driver to race with a sequential gearbox and the only woman currently competing in the Kenyan Rally Championship. For Jennifer, life is simply too short to drive boring cars — a philosophy she lives out on every stage.

“I carry the scars of racing proudly, because each one pushed me to becoming better. I race it, I break it, I get it fixed.”

Those words aren’t just talk — they capture her relentless spirit and fearless approach to motorsport. From tarmac sprints to rallycross, and most famously the Safari Rally Kenya, Jennifer has proven herself to be a versatile competitor, taking on every challenge with grit and determination.

At X Shift Gearboxes, we were proud to support Jennifer with our Subaru +Plus sequential gearbox tailored to her rally car, helping her take on Kenya’s most challenging stages. Her excitement is clear in a video, where she is opening the X Shift gearbox for the first time, a bright smile on her face and hands on the product catalogue. These moments highlight not only her enthusiasm for racing but also the connection between a driver and the engineering that powers their performance.

Jennifer’s racing career reflects her fearless approach and determination — on every stage, she challenges herself and her car. Her confident approach, from rally stages to circuit racing, represents what X Shift Gearboxes strives to deliver: Sharpness, stability, and peak performance.

As of today, Jennifer continues to race hard, embrace challenges, and inspire the motorsport community in Kenya.

📸 Media & Credits

Courtesy of Jennifer Malik Racing
Instagram: @jennnifer_malik