McElrea Racing | Caleb Sumich

Caleb Sumich

Porsche Sprint Challenge Australia - ‘Pro’ #14

Caleb started his racing career in karts, which spanned nine years and saw Caleb win a host of individual races, multiple series wins and become State Championship. Kart racing took Caleb all over Australia, Singapore and the World Championships in Italy.

The past 2022 season, Caleb secured a seat as the Arise Racing Junior driver after winning the search for the next top driver. Caleb dominated and impressed the nation in his first ever year in Motorsport. Winning multiple races, a National round at The Bend Motorsport Park in SA and coming second in the FSR Championships, after only competing in limited rounds.

In 2023 Caleb took his first step towards GT racing by joining MR for his first season in the Michelin Sprint Challenge and is returning in 2024 with his eyes set firmly on the championship.

Background...

What are your top 3 Career Highlights so far?

winning WA State Titles in karting
winning the Radical Cup Australia round at The Bend.
making the top 3 in one of the KZ2 rounds

Have you raced in any other events or categories?

My previous motorsport background is karting which I have been doing for 9 years now, I have also done a season of Radical SR3 Racing, in Radical Cup Australia and the WA FSR series.

Any other personal interests you would like to share?

I work as a Junior Mechanic for Arise Racing team here in Perth, and also work part-time for an engineering company.

What are your favourite motorsport moments?

Favourite moment was driving at The Bend for the first time and experiencing both wet and dry conditions. Then coming away with the win.

What is your all-time favourite race car?

Porsche 991.2 cup car

What is your favourite race circuit?

The Bend Motorsport Park Adelaide