- Name: Gilberto Balondemu
- Nationality: Ugandan
- Co-driver: walugyo Gilbert
- Car: Toyota FX
- Class: 2wd
- Team:Gibbs Racing Team
Profile:
Gilberto Balondemu is no stranger to the world of rallying. With nearly two decades of experience under his belt, he’s one of the sport’s true veterans a man who has seen dust, drama, and the evolution of rally cars from the inside of the cockpit. For years, he competed with the mindset of a man simply enjoying the sport, racing for the thrill, the crowd, and the love of the game.
But not this time.
For the Shell V-Power Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally 2025, Gilberto is coming with a renewed sense of purpose and fire in his belly. The days of “just for fun” are behind him—this year, he’s here to compete, and he’s got family power on his side.
Teaming up with his son, Walugyo Gilbert, the duo is ready to stir things up in the fiercely competitive 2WD class. With their trusty Toyota FX dialed in and running strong, they’ll be pushing the limits, proving that experience mixed with youthful energy is a winning formula.
The Gibbs Racing Team has put in the work, and now, Gilberto and Gilbert are ready to show the field that the old guard still has a few surprises left.
Whether it’s his steady hand or his son’s sharp pace notes, this father-son pairing is one to watch as they aim to shake up the 2WD leaderboard in style.
