586 Group

CALLUM’S ALL BLACK!

19 year old rally driver, Callum Black will begin his first 2011 Dulux Trade British Rally Championship Campaign this weekend. The youngster who was selected as a Millers Oils Rising Star in 2010 has extended the sponsorship into this season with a fantastic full car livery.

Another supporter of Callums’ 2011 rallying campaign comes in the form of Brian James Trailers, who have continued after his Championship success of 2010. In addition to the renewed sponsorship deals, Callum has new partners in Speedline Corse who will supply Callum some stunning black Speedline wheels for the 2011 season.

Callum will be scoring points for the 586 Sports team, who have registered for the 2011 British Rally Championship Teams award. His family run outfit will be up against the likes of M-Sport (Ford), Autosport Technology (Renault) and Citroen Racing.

Callum is hoping for a solid result to secure some decent points on the board and get back ‘into the groove’.

Callum comments:

“2011 looks to be a very exciting year! The Sunseeker Rally will be a good season opener, so I can get back into the groove and get some points on the board. I haven’t had much time in the car since the Trackrod in September and with university exams / assignments in the run up to the rally it’s all hands on deck! I’ve still only done 1 rally in this car, so it’s still very much a learning process, but one that I look forward to!

The F2 (Front Wheel Drive Category) is very competitive in 2011, but ultimately it would nice to be challenging for the title. It’s great to have Millers Oils and Brian James Trailers on board again for 2011. I really feel it will be a great deal mutually for all parties, I’m intending on making the most of all the opportunities and developing as a driver.”

Rally: Sunseeker Rally 2011
Venue: Bournemouth / Poole
Date: 26th February 2011

Competitors / Entry List:

No Driver Team Co-driver Car
1 Craig Breen M-Sport Ford Gareth Roberts Ford Fiesta R2
2 Mikko Pajunen Autosport Technology Jani Salo Renault Twingo R2
4 Siim Plangi Autosport Technology Marek Sarapuu Renault Twingo R2
6 Callum Black 586 Sports Paul Wakely Suzuki Swift R3
7 Desi Henry Citroen Racing UK John Rowan Citroen C2 R2
8 Mark Donnelly Citroen Racing UK Barry McNulty Citroen C2 R2
9 John MacCrone M-Sport Ford Stuart Loudon Ford Fiesta R2

Callum Wins Hankook Prize Drive Fund

Callum has been selected as the 2011 Hankook Prize Drive winner! The prize fund was open to candidates under the age of 26 competing in all of the National Hankook backed championships.

After 2 successful seasons in the Hankook Welsh National Championship, Callum put forward his presentation after being selected in the final four, with fellow competitors Alex Allingham, Garry Pearson and David Wilson. Callum was then selected as the winner following a decision from a panel of 4 Hankook representatives.

Callum commented:

“When Andy Kelly rang me up and told me the good news, I was overwhelmed! To be selected as the winner of such a prestigious award and to gain the significant financial backing, is huge! I want to thank everyone involved in the scheme, from Andy Kelly to David Evison and Gwyn Reynolds Jones who all helped me throughout the 2010 with my driving development with the 2010 Hankook and Colin McRae vision scheme. 2011 is really exciting, I can’t wait to talk to Mike Pattison (Hankook Tyres) and look at our 2011 Programme. It’s moved my career to the next level. Thank you.”