A rogue driver who joined a convoy of cars taking part in a charity event in Powys and drove “dangerously” has been called out by organisers.

The annual MachRun, which was held in September, has called for action against a rogue driver who joined the convoy without registering for the event and then, according to organisers and spectators, drove “recklessly” throughout the route.

Usually the event sees several sports and performance cars congregating in Machynlleth before setting off on a slow convoy through the surrounding areas.

Since 2018, the event has raised £30,000 for its chosen charities.

MachRun founder Jason McAuley said that this year he had received more than a dozen complaints from marshals and attendees about one specific car that joined the convoy despite not registering as taking part.

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“We had several people reporting that there was one car in the convoy driving like an absolute tool," he said.

"This included speeding, overtaking several cars at bad spots and even on a few blind bends, while confusing and worrying other drivers in the convoy.

“A firefighter who helped out at the 2024 MachRun told me it was some of the worst driving he’d ever seen.

“I don’t really know what they were trying to do. We ask every car to register with us so we know who’s taking part but they did not do that.

“We had 15 separate complaints about this specific car and we felt it was important to clarify that they were not part of the event.

"No one wants that kind of publicity, but it’s important to make it clear that this driver was not one of ours.

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"We try to keep the convoy controlled and slow, for safety and especially as we have major charities behind us.

“All of our other drivers followed the rules we set out and were respectful to each other, so it’s a shame one car tried to cause so much disruption.”

This year's MachRun saw more than 200 cars taking part and successfully raised £8,000 for its chosen charities.

Cars gathered at Maengwyn car park, giving spectators a chance to see all the vehicles up close, before setting off on their tour through the surrounding areas, with Mr McAuley saying the day after the event that he was already looking forward to next year.