By Spy Uganda
It was a thrilling moment as Federation of Motorsports Clubs of Uganda (FMU) recognized Ruparelia Group of Companies boss, tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia for his tireless support to the motorsport industry.
Sudhir was recognized at FMU annual season awards 2022 that took place at swanky hotel, Kabira Country Club on Friday, December 16th.
At the same awards, a couple of motocross, autocross, Enduro, and national rally champions from 2019 to 2022 were awarded, and among the premium sponsors was the Ruparelia Group, that was recognized on behalf of the child companies that have stood with Uganda’s motorsport year in-year out.
The child companies of Ruparelia Group included; Speke Group of Hotels, the Ruparelia Foundation and the Kabira Country Club.
In his brief speech, FMU President Dipu Ruparelia said; “These awards have come a bit late given the challenges the federation has faced before arising from Covid and many more. But we are thankful that we managed to organize this big event and award all our champions.”
Meanwhile, the Federation also awarded motorsport seniors drivers, Katende and Blick brothers, Filbert Muwonge, Gift Sebuguzi, Sharifah Kateete, Kylan Wekesa for their achievements in their respective motocross classes since 2019.
At the same awards, Godfrey Nsereko (2019), Ibrahim Lubega (2020/21), and 2022 winner Oscar Ntambi were crowned two-wheel drive champions.
Also, the Federation recognized Ibrahim Lubega with a 2019 Clubman Rally Championship award sharing the stage with Muhammed Bwete who is the reigning champion in the category.
Duncan Mubiru and Musa Nsubuga were also awarded the 2021 champions.
