The fourth edition of the Kampala Auto Show concluded over the weekend, attracting over 5,000 auto enthusiasts. Once again, the event brought together vehicle manufacturers, spare parts dealers, auto financing institutions, insurers, motorsport talent, and car lovers for a celebration of business, innovation, and entertainment.
Plascon Uganda, one of the main sponsors and partners of this year’s show, was on-site showcasing its comprehensive automotive paint range. Through this, the company reinforced its commitment to driving excellence and innovation in Uganda’s mobility sector. In many ways, the show truly lived up to its billing as a festival of speed and style.
Motorsports enthusiasts thoroughly enjoyed the adrenaline-pumping drifting displays, stunt performances, and rally car demonstrations, which kept the crowds on the edge of their seats. In particular, Eric Nuwagaba, popularly known as ‘One Trouble’ from Tag Racing, emphasized the importance of such events for the local motorsport scene.
“Events like this are a great opportunity for us MotoGP riders to find new sponsors because the sport is expensive and needs more support to grow,” he noted.
Meanwhile, rally driver Umar Dauda of the WRT rally team applauded the drifters and MotoGP riders for delivering a thrilling show. He also called on rally drivers to reciprocate the support, highlighting the importance of unity in the motorsport community.
“Our drifters and riders are our biggest fans in motorsport. We must also show up for them at their events to grow this community together,” he said.
