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IPS Ceramics: Sponsoring the Next Generation of Racers
Posted by Tom Evans on January 14, 2025
IPS Ceramics is proud to sponsor Milo Smith, a 12-year-old boy from York, as he enters the Club 100 Go Karting Championship in 2025. Milo shall be entering the 13–18 group of the Junior Northern Championships. Our sponsorship shall be put towards his equipment, including his clothing, crash helmet, and more.
Milo Smith, including photos of his IPS Ceramics crash helmet
How we came to sponsor him is something of a showbiz story. Milo’s father is Turnbull Smith, the guitarist and songwriter for the indie band, Skylights. Ian Wright, our Operation’s Director and a frequent gig-goer, is a friend of Turnbull and, after several conversations, found out about Milo’s Go Karting. IPS immediately offered to sponsor him.
Turnbull Smith and Skylights playing live, as photographed by Ian Wright
IPS Ceramics designs, manufactures and distributes multiple ranges of ceramic products (including Kiln Furniture, Silicon Carbide and Technical Ceramics) to many industries around the world. We all wish Milo the best of luck as he enters the Club 100 Go Karting Championship in 2025.
We’ll be giving updates on his progress on our Facebook, X and LinkedIn feeds. You can also check out Skylights on their website and social media feeds.
Turnbull and Milo Smith