Mbale is back, and the motorsport scene is buzzing! After an eight-year hiatus, the Elgon city is set to host the Uganda National Rally Championship opener on March 27-28. Organized by MPU Club, this event promises to be a thrilling start to the season, with drivers and teams revving up for a fresh start.
The 2018 Mbale rally saw Susan Muwonge make history, clinching her second national title in a nail-biter. If this year’s opener is anything like that, we’re in for a treat! The season opener is where the “New Year, New Me” energy hits the gravel, with fresh notebooks, polished cars, and ambitious plans.
Last year’s champion Ronald Sebuguzi proved that in rallying, tradition counts for nothing once the green flag drops. The arms race is on, with teams upgrading and importing new machines. More horsepower is coming, and more heartbreak is likely to follow. Mbale, the stage is yours.
NRC 2026 CALENDER
▪️ NRC 1 MPU
MARCH 27-28 MBALE
▪️NRC 2/ ARC2
MAY 07-10 MBARARA
▪️NRC 3 SMC
JUNE 19- 20 MASAKA
▪️NRC 4 EMC
JULY 04-05 SOROTI / Katakwi
▪️NRC 5 ( UMC)
SEPTEMBER 04-05 (TBC)
▪️NRC 6 CMC
OCTOBER 9th-10th GULU
▪️NRC 7 UMOSPOC
NOVEMBER 13th-14th HOIMA
▪️NRC 8 MOSAC
11th-13th December Central Region
Fantastic news! It’s absolutely brilliant to see Mbale back on the rally circuit – I’ve been waiting for this for ages.