The Championship series comprises six rounds - Round 1 in Western Australia, Round 2 Queensland, Round 3 Tasmania, Round 4 South Australia, Round 5 NSW, and Round 6 Victoria.

Ben's selection followed considerable success as a privateer during the past several rally seasons.

Ben says his progress to this level has been due to continuing support from individuals and business from the local area and extends his thanks in particular to Chris Shore, Leigh Manning, Pip Barker at Kalaru Automotive, Ian Sapsford at Betta Electrical, Graham Stafford at Staffords Hardware, Beau Griggs at Bega Muffler Centre, David Eadie, Chris Shearer, Bob and Marilyn Barker, Squiz at Squizzy's Tyre and Auto and Chris Bartlett at CB Smash Repairs.