The AM, who was given the honour of setting off some of the cars that are involved in the Wales Rally GB National in Newtown, said that these two world-class competitive events would be the perfect window to the world to show off the glorious Montgomeryshire landscape.
Commenting, Mr George said:
"These two great events will be watched by millions of people all over the world and is a perfect opportunity to sell the natural beauty of Mid Wales.
"These international opportunities don’t come around that often and we need to capitalise on them, to show what Mid Wales has to offer and lever in as much additional revenue as possible.
"It was great to be a part of the Wales Rally GB event this morning. I know there are a number of local people involved in the Wales Rally GB National competition this year and I would like to take this opportunity to wish all the competitors involved in both events the very best of luck."