Vivo Energy has announced a sponsorship of UGX250 million towards this year’s annual Shell V-Power Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally, slated for 6th to 8th May 2022.
The Shell V-Power Pearl of Africa Rally Uganda is one of the main motorsport events in Uganda. It is part of the National Rally Championship and the FIA African Rally Championship.
“Globally, Shell V-Power, the premium performance fuel is one of the greatest supporters of motorsport. Shell V-Power has been tested and proven to enhance performance on the racetrack and has existing partnerships with F1’s Scuderia Ferrari, BMW motorsport and the Moto GP Ducati, technical teams. Uganda is no different. Building on the support extended to the sport for the last 10 years, we are pleased to once again provide this sponsorship that will enable the return of the annual rally to the sporting calendar,” said Johan Grobbelaar, Managing Director, Vivo Energy Uganda.
While speaking at the sponsorship announcement, Dipu Ruparelia, President of the Federation of Motorsport Clubs Uganda thanked Vivo Energy Uganda, and the Shell V-Power brand, for their continued support towards motoring events, and contribution to the growth of the sport in Uganda.
“This is our first rally following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic and we look forward to welcoming both the drivers and fans back. We intend to deliver a successful event and preparations are already underway,” said Dipu Ruparelia.
In Uganda, Shell V-Power has a long-standing history of supporting and contributing to the growth of racing through sponsorships of rallying events that include the National Rally Championships and Pearl of Africa Rally. Shell V-Power has also contributed towards nurturing the growth of rallying talent by extending support to drivers, namely Arthur Blick, Ronald Sebuguzi, Omar Mayanja and Umar Kakyama.
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Shell V-Power is a premium fuel that was developed in an innovation partnership with Scuderia Ferrari. The partnership with Ferrari means that Shell V-Power has been tested and used under extreme conditions on the racetrack. The Ferrari team in Formula 1 continues to choose and use this fuel.
“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’s rally will be one to look out for,” Moses Kebba, Marketing Manager, Vivo Energy Uganda said.
Vivo Energy operates and markets its products in countries across North, West, East and Southern Africa. The Group has a network of over 2,450 service stations in 23 countries operating under the Shell and Engen brands and exports lubricants to several other African countries. Its retail offering includes fuels, lubricants, card services, shops, restaurants, and other non-fuel services. It provides fuels, lubricants, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and solar energy solutions to business customers across a range of sectors including marine, mining, construction, power, transport, wholesalers, and manufacturing. The Company employs around 2,700 people, has access to over one million cubic metres of fuel storage capacity and has a joint venture, Shell and Vivo Lubricants B.V., that sources, blends, packages and supplies Shell-branded lubricants.
Vivo Energy plc has a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange, and is a member of the FTSE 250 index, with a secondary inward listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
