Quentin Mitchell
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Director's Fellows
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Biography

Born and raised on the tea estates just outside of Nairobi, Quentin Mitchell has become one of Kenya's most successful and most competitive young rally drivers. Passionate about motorsport from a very young age, Mitchell displayed a particular sensitivity to cars and an ability diagnose vehicular problems by feel and sound. He opened up a small-scale workshop concentrating on rally cars and classic car restoration. Mitchell has had many mentors from the top level of rallying who have helped him develop his career, and he continues to grow his abilities in driving, preparation, media, and fitness. He realizes how much impact rallying has on the automotive industry and he wants to share that knowledge with others.