Looking for a truly unforgettable way to entertain clients or enjoy a world-class motorsport experience close to home? The upcoming INGCO Parys 400 and INGCO Vaal 400 on 15 and 16 August offer more than just full-throttle racing – they deliver an adrenaline-filled weekend with VIP hospitality, intimate access to top drivers, and unbeatable front-row action.
With Parys just a short drive from Johannesburg, this two-day rally-raid double-header is the perfect opportunity for businesses to treat clients or for motorsport enthusiasts to enjoy an elevated race weekend in the heart of the Free State.
Hosted at Stonehenge River Lodge, the venue offers a scenic riverside backdrop while serving as Race HQ and Designated Service Park (DSP), where spectators can witness teams in action behind the scenes. VIP guests can expect a fully catered experience, with breakfast, lunch, snacks at key vantage points, and the opportunity to meet top drivers and teams after each race day. “We will also be selling 10-minute helicopter flips for those enthusiasts that want to get even closer to the action,” says Rutherford.
“Corporate entertainment doesn’t always have to mean golf or a business lunch,” says SA Rally-Raid CEO Archie Rutherford. “At Parys, we offer something truly different – world-class motorsport, gourmet hospitality, and a chance to get up close to the grit, the glory and the legends of the rally scene.”
It’s also a brilliant way to engage teams, reward staff, or connect with motorsport clients in a high-energy, immersive setting.
In South Africa we are very privileged to have many of the top manufacturers and teams based locally. In fact, at least 60 of the T1 class for Dakar are manufactured locally and that means top-class close-up action for the local fans.
This year’s rally features fierce competition across multiple classes, including FIA Ultimate T1+, Adventurer T1, Challenger and SSV, with top names like Giniel de Villiers, Gareth Woolridge, Saood Variawa and Guy Botterill all chasing crucial championship points.
Whether you’re in it for the engines or the experience, Parys promises a weekend like no other – and it’s just a short road trip away.
To book a VIP package, contact lori@sarallyraid.co.za and secure your spot at one of the most exciting motorsport events of the year.
Fans can follow the SA Rally Raid Championship on the RallySafe App, available as a free download from the iStore and Google PlayStore or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarallyraidchampionship;
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarallyraidchampionship/ and :Youtube channel – @SouthAfricanRallyRaidSARRC for exclusive previews, driver interviews, live route updates and more in the lead-up to race weekend.
PREPARED ON BEHALF OF SA RALLY RAID BY CATHY FINDLEY PUBLIC RELATIONS
Photography by: Dave Ledbitter
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