Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda has announced its continued partnership as title sponsor of the annual Shell V-Power Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally scheduled to take place from 10u up to 12u May 2024 in Jinja.
The company, a marketer and distributor of Shell-branded fuels and lubricants in Uganda, has reaffirmed its commitment to the development of Ugandan motorsport by extending a β¬300 million sponsorship package to the Uganda Motorsport Federation.
Johan Grobbelaar, CEO of Vivo Energy Uganda, said this contribution highlights Vivo Energy’s commitment to nurturing talent, promoting safety and promoting the development of motorsport in Uganda.
βWe are proud to once again become the title sponsor of the Shell V-Power Pearl of Africa Rally Uganda. Our long-standing partnership with the Federation of Motorsport Uganda reflects our unwavering commitment to the motorsport community in Uganda. Through this sponsorship, we aim to support the dreams and aspirations of drivers and rally enthusiasts across the country,β he said.
Jimmy Akena, President of the Uganda Motor Sports Federation, commended Vivo Energy Uganda’s continued commitment to the Shell V-Power Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally for over a decade. βWe are excited to continue our partnership with Vivo Energy Uganda for the Shell V-Power Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally. Their unwavering support has been instrumental in the growth and success of motorsport in Uganda,β he said.
At the press event held at the Vivo Energy offices, the company unveiled the latest addition to the Shell Uganda Rally team, renowned rally driver Jas Mangat. Mangat, the three-time National Rally Champion and winner of the 2022 Pearl of Africa Rally Uganda, brings a wealth of experience and skills to the team. The company also confirmed its continued sponsorship of rally ace Ronald Sebuguzi for a thirteenth year.
The annual Uganda Pearl of Africa Rally is a major event in the Uganda motorsport calendar and with the increased sponsorship of Shell V-Power, the event in Jinja is set to be even more exciting and challenging than ever. The Uganda Motor Sports Federation has urged motor sports enthusiasts from Uganda to not only expect an unforgettable weekend of adrenaline-pumping action, while urging everyone to prioritize personal safety and adhere to set road guidelines and regulations security.