MOTORSPORT: Devine in final three for Billy Coleman Young Rally Driver of the Year award
PARK'S Callum Devine has again been shortlisted for the final three in the Billy Coleman Young Rally Driver of the Year award.
Devine was also shortlisted last season and once again made the cut following yesterday's shortlisting process. The three finalists were chosen from a shortlist of eight candidates from throughout Ireland who were nominated for the award on the merits of their performances during the year.
All the finalists faced a rigorous selection process which included interviews from a panel of judges comprising members of the media, an official from Sport Ireland, and representatives from the club and rallying world.
There will be a novel theme this year. Like Devine, neither Kevin Eves (Pettigo, Donegal) or Jonny Treanor (Scotstown, Monaghan) have never picked up the award before.
The finalists for Motorsport Ireland’s Billy Coleman Young Rally Driver of the Year award have been announced – with Jonny Treanor, from Scotstown, Co Monaghan; Callum Devine, from Claudy, Co Derry; and Kevin Eves, from Pettigo, Co Donegal, in the running to take home Irish rallying’s most prestigious awards.
FINALISTS
Callum Devine - Winner Junior British Rally Championship and Winner of the Junior section of the Ypres Rally, Belgium
Kevin Eves - Irish Tarmac Rally Modified Champion.
Jonny Treanor - 2nd overall Junior National Rally Championship, 2nd overall Junior National Border Championship.
Past winners of the Billy Coleman Award have gone on to compete at the highest level both at home and internationally, with drivers winning international championships as well as flying the flag at European and World Rally Championship level.
The internationally-recognised Billy Coleman Award is one of the most prestigious accolades that any young driver on the island of Ireland can aspire to. It comes with a prize valued at €50,000 in support to help the winner develop their career.
The overall winner of the 2017 award will be announced at the Beta Irish Motorsport Awards ceremony which will take place on Tuesday, December 5th at The Mansion House in Dublin.