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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On June 18, Shell V-Power executives announced a Shs25million cash sponsorship towards three-time Uganda National Rally Champion, Ronald Sebuguzi.
Sebuguzi is one of the four rally drivers that qualified for the World Championship Safari Rally 2021, which will take place in Nairobi, Kenya from June 24-27.
Mark Mutungi, the Fuels Manager, Vivo Energy Uganda said, Shell V-Power is proud to be part of the journey, working with champions like Ronald Sebuguzi.
“Through this sponsorship, we are fuelling his ambitions to represent our country at this prestigious motorsport event,” Mutungi said.
The event is back on the FIA World Rally Championship calendar after a 19-year absence.
It was regarded as one of motorsport’s most prestigious and celebrated events of its time before it departed the series in 2002.
Sebuguzi said, “I look forward to representing my country at this prestigious motor-sporting event. I am grateful to Shell V-Power for the support that they have offered to me through the years as a professional racer. I have, for the past 10 years, used Shell V Power which has a high-octane level that maximizes the performance of my car making it a road warrior.”
In Uganda, Shell V-Power has a long-standing history of supporting and contributing to the growth of racing through sponsorships of rallying talent and sporting events that include the National Rally Championships, Pearl of Africa Rally, Kabalega rally and the National Motocross championships.
“We reiterate our commitment to growing rallying and racing as a sport in Uganda through offering support to both the drivers and the sporting events. This year, that will be no different,” Mutungi said.
