Kabalega Hoima Rally Driver profiles Top 8

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Compiled By Mwambazi Lawrence

Kabalega hoima rally 2024
Driver profile
1. Jas Mangat
Team: Pili Pili Rally Team
Current standing: 1st
Points :260
Car Make : Hyundai I20 R5
2024 performance Highlights :
Round 1- MMC Mbarara Rally =1st
Round2 –SMC Masaka Challenge Rally -Disqualified
Round 3- Shell Vpower pearl rally – 1ST (NRC) 2nd (ARC)
Round 4- EMC Moil Kyabazinga Rally -1st
Round 5- UMC fortportal Rally – No Show
Round 6- CMC Independence Rally Gulu -1st
Mangat is the fastest driver in Uganda currently and armed with a powerful Hyundai I20 this championship will be his to loose.

2.Ronald Sebuguzi

Team: Sebuguzi Rally Team
Current Standing: 2nd (257 points)
Car Make: Ford Fiesta Proto

2024 Performance Highlights:

Round 1 – MMC Mbarara Rally: 11th
Round 2 – SMC Masaka Challenge Rally: Retired
Round 3 – Shell V-Power Pearl Rally: 3rd
Round 4 – EMC Moil Kyabazinga Rally: 4th
Round 5 – UMC Fort Portal Rally: 1st
Round 6 – CMC Independence Rally Gulu: 2nd
Ronald Sebuguzi, a seasoned competitor and rally legend, stands tall in 2nd place despite challenges this season. With his powerful Ford Fiesta Proto, Sebuguzi enters the Kabalega Hoima Rally determined to close the gap and stake his claim for championship glory. For Sebuguzi, it’s not just racing—it’s a battle, and he’s here to win.

3. Dr Moustapha Mukasa

Team: Drugs Express Rally Team
Car: Mitsubishi Evo 9
Current Standings: 3rd (225 points)

2024 Performance Highlights:

MMC Mbarara Rally: 4th
SMC Masaka Challenge Rally: 2nd
Shell V-Power Pearl Rally: 9th
EMC MOIL Kyabazinga Rally: 2nd
UMC Fort Portal Rally: 3rd
CMC Independence Rally, Gulu: DNF
Dr. Moustapha Mukasa has been a revelation this season, showcasing incredible growth and consistency since transitioning to the Mitsubishi Evo 9, supported by Equity Bank. His fearless approach has delivered stellar results, keeping him firmly in the title race.

Heading into the Kabalega Hoima Rally 2024, Dr. Moustapha has one mission: to claim victory and secure the championship at all costs. Will his grit and determination see him rise to the top? The stage is set for an electrifying showdown!

4. Nasser Mutebi
Team: Nash Rally Team
Car: Mitsubishi Evo 9
Current Standing: 4th (189 points)

2024 Performance Highlights:
SMC Masaka Challenge Rally: 1st
EMC Moil Kyabazinga Rally: 3rd
CMC Independence Rally Gulu: 3rd
Rwanda Mt. Gorilla Rally: 3rd
A true rally veteran and the 2010 Uganda National Champion, Nasser Mutebi enters Kabalega Hoima Rally ready to remind everyone of his championship pedigree. Armed with his roaring Evo 9, he’s not chasing the title but making a statement: he’s here to compete, dominate, and leave his rivals in the dust. Game on!

5.Ibrahim Lubega
Team: Pasuwa Rally Team
Current Standing: 5th (161.5 points)
Car Make: Toyota Corolla FX

2024 Performance:

  • Round 1: MMC Mbarara Rally – 9th
  • Round 3: Shell V-Power Pearl Rally – 14th
  • Round 4: EMC Moil Kyabazinga Rally – 6th
  • Round 5: UMC Fort Portal Rally – 4th
  • Round 6: CMC Independence Rally Gulu – 9th

Nicknamed “Pasuwa,” Ibrahim Lubega embodies resilience and grit. Despite competing with a less competitive Toyota Corolla FX, Lubega’s stellar performance in 2024 saw him claim the 2WD Championship and secure 5th in the overall standings. Heading into the Kabalega Hoima Rally, he plans a calculated approach, blending caution with his signature determination.

6. Isaac Sozzi
Team: Bisanilizo Rally Team
Current Standing: 6th (147.5 points)
Car: Subaru Impreza N8

Isaac Sozzi’s 2024 season has been a rollercoaster of highs and setbacks. Despite retiring in two rounds, his resilience shone through with a stellar 2nd place finish at the Fort Portal Rally. Currently 6th on the leaderboard, Sozzi heads to the Kabalega Hoima Rally with one goal: to clinch the Division 2 category title in a fierce battle against rival Didas Matsiko. With determination steering him forward, expect Sozzi to push his Subaru Impreza N8 to the limit.

7.Peter Kalule
Team: PK Rally Team
Current Standing: 7th
Points: 139
Car Make: Subaru XV

2024 Performance:

  • Round 1 – MMC Mbarara Rally: No show
  • Round 2 – SMC Masaka Rally: No show
  • Round 3 – Shell V-Power Pearl Rally: 13th
  • Round 4 – EMC Moil Kyabazinga Rally: 12th
  • Round 5 – UMC Fort Portal Rally: 8th
  • Round 6 – CMC Independence Rally, Gulu: 6th

Peter Kalule’s 2024 season has been a tale of resilience and growth. Despite early absences, he has consistently improved, recording better results with each round. Off the main circuit, his victory at the Kalangala Drivers’ Day Out and the Ismail Ortega Fundraising Sprint showcased his potential.

Armed with a finely tuned Subaru XV, Kalule is entering the Kabalega Hoima Rally with determination, eyeing a higher spot in the championship standings.

Rally driver Peter Kalule shows a thumb up after winning the Kalangala rally.Photo by Johnson Were

8. Didas Matsiko

Team: X Effect Rally Team
Current Standing: 10th (119.5 points)
Car: Subaru Impreza WRX

Didas Matsiko, is in a tight battle with Isaac Sozzi for Division 2 honors. With a Subaru Impreza WRX at his command, Didas has shown flashes of brilliance this season, securing 5th place finishes in both the MMC Mbarara Rally and the CMC Independence Rally in Gulu.

However, setbacks in the Shell V-Power Pearl Rally (retirement) and missed appearances in Fort Portal and Jinja have left no room for error. The Kabalega Hoima Rally is his shot at redemption, and the stakes couldn’t be higher!

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