For all those who have been tossing and turning in their beds, waking up in cold sweats, pacing up and down their compounds wondering, “When is Moses Lumala’s Ford Fiesta NRC Proto arriving?” your suffering is over and the rally gods have blessed us yet again. The beast has finally touched Ugandan soil!
Yes, you heard that right! Just yesterday, the much-anticipated machine was sighted being delicately offloaded from a container, probably with the care of a surgeon handling a heart transplant. And who was there to receive it? None other than the legend himself, Moses Lumala. Not to be left out, Duncan Mubiru’s Fiesta Proto also arrived, making it a double celebration for rally fanatics.
Now, before we pop the champagne and start drawing route maps for his championship run, let’s take a deep breath and ask the most critical question of all: Will Lumala actually drive it?
History has taught us that when it comes to acquiring rally cars, Moses Lumala is like a collector of rare art pieces he gets them, admires them, maybe even polishes them a little, and then, well… they vanish into thin air. Sold off, sent into early retirement, or left to marinate in the garage like an aged bottle of fine whiskey. Could this be another episode of the “Buy Now, Park Later” saga? Or will we finally see Lumala behind the wheel, kicking up dust and making the turbo scream? We wait with bated breath!
Meanwhile, let’s take a moment to appreciate the craftsmanship behind this machine. The car was built in Latvia by Neiksans Rallysport, one of the finest rally car manufacturers in Europe. It has been fully customized to suit Lumala’s rallying preferences (if he ever decides to use them). One thing is certain the car is a masterpiece, a fusion of raw power, precision engineering, and the kind of speed that makes co-drivers question their life choices.
Not far from now, rally fans will be treated to yet another spectacle. Hassan Alwi Jr. is also expecting a brand-new machine! Now, unlike Lumala, Alwi has a reputation for actually racing the cars he buys. However, he has chosen to keep this one under wraps like a classified government secret. The only thing we can confirm is that the car will be in the country before the Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally which is due in May. Could it be another R5? A Proto? A spaceship disguised as a rally car? Only time will tell.
One thing is certain: 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting rally season in Uganda! We’ve got new cars rolling in, veteran drivers plotting their next moves, and the fans oh, the ever-patient, drama-loving fans waiting to see who will bring the heat and who will bring the “For Sale” sign.
So, as we await Lumala’s decision on whether to drive or deal, and as we count down to Hassan Alwi Jr.’s grand reveal, let’s grab some popcorn, and enjoy the thrilling soap opera that is Ugandan rallying!
