Independent Paint Supplies Rally Challenge

The Challenge Takes A Year Out

After considerable debate it has been decided that current restrictions will not allow Maesteg and District Motor Club to run the Rally Challenge in 2021 to the standard we have achieved in previous years. Unable to provide an accurate calendar due to uncertainty over the resumption of rallying, along with the limited scope to provide publicity and raise charity funds has made its running unfeasible. Congratulations to Tom Coughtrie and Ian Fraser who were our top points scorers when the 2020 Championship was cancelled. Also thanks to our Associate Partners, Pacenotes Rally Magazine. Please click here for the full Organisers Statement.

Top 2020 points scorers, Tom Coughtrie and Ian Fraser.

Independent Paint Supplies has a fleet of vehicles serving South and West Wales from its Swansea Base, with paint and refinishing products for Automotive, Commercial, Industrial and Marine customers. The Directors, through their previous business, FMP, have supported our sport through the Rally Challenge since 2013.

The IPS Paint Rally Challenge is open to members of all Motorsport UK registered Motor Clubs and will be supporting Wales Air Ambulance on an ongoing basis.

Claire’s Rallying Masterpieces

For the first time since the inception of the Rally Challenge back in 2013, we have the pleasure of welcoming a Guest Writer. We invited Ammanford Co-driver Claire Williams who was our inaugural Rally Challenge Champion to give us a detailed insight into the background of her extraordinary artistic talent which she combines with her passion for the sport.

Read Claire’s full article here.

Tom Eyes Up His Options for 2021

Back in 2015, Maesteg and District Motor Club received enquiries about the running of its next Autotest from a Dad in Rudbaxton who was keen for his son to get enough signatures to allow him to gain a Competition License. As their next event was a few weeks away, Pembrokeshire Motor Club put one on especially for 14 year old so that he could then compete on his first rally, The McCrae Stages at Knockhill. Read Tom’s full story here

IPS Paint Supplies

IPS Paint can supply all your motor, commercial, industrial and marine paints and sundries.

Please visit the IPS Paint Website for the full range of products and delivery services or call 01792 784078.

Busy Times for our Rally Challenge Charity

Wales Air Ambulance is the main benefactor of Maesteg and District Motor Club’s money raising efforts. This week marks the fifth anniversary of including Consultants and Critical Care Staff on missions. Rally Challenge Co-ordinator Terry Frayne caught up with Head of Communications Steve Stokes to find out WAA’s current role and how the current crisis is affecting the Charity. Click here to find out more.

Will’s Historic Third Win

Three times Rally Challenge Champion Will Mains marked the end of an era when he accepted his Awards at The Maesteg and District Motor Club Annual Presentation Night.

With Independent Paint Supplies now pledging its continued backing to the Club, Will was presented with the Perpetual Cup which he will now keep to mark his achievement.

For more on the Presentation Night please click here