Callum O’Brien
MotorsportsTV Supersport
| Name | Callum O’Brien |
| Nickname | Celtickid |
| Age | 17 |
| Hometown/State | Perth, WA |
| Family | Dad Stephen O’Brien |
| Describe yourself in 10 words | I always commit best to the things i love |
| What is your worst habit? | Probably worrying that everything is organised |
| What was your debut year in ASBK? | 2018 |
| What bike/team did you ride for in 2019? | BC Performance Kawasaki and AS Racing |
| What bike/team/class are you competing in in 2020? Sponsors? | Kawasaki ZX6R for AS Racing in Supersport 600 class. Sponsor Registered Painters |
| What does your training regime look like as you prepare for ASBK 2020? | I do a lot cycling and running, as well as light weight training. It’s so important. |
| Worst thing about training? What exercise do you hate doing? | I actually love all my training, though its not easy summer training in 40 degrees |
| Are you a former Australian Champion in any discipline? | Not yet. State Champion yes |
| Are you involved in any other sports or activities? | I do lots of road cycling, running, swimming and general fitness |
| Have you ridden overseas? | I’ve tested in Italy and hope to ride there competitively in the next year or 2 |
| Are you planning to ride overseas in 2020? | If we can arrange sponsorship/budget to do some overseas rounds we will for sure |
| Fun or interesting fact about yourself? | I’m the most travelled competitor over the last two years in ASBK racing. 120,000kms |
| What’s your favourite thing about ASBK? | The improving strength of ASBK riders. They are international level |
| Favourite ASBK track? | Phillip Island |
| Who is going to be your strongest competition in 2020? | All of the riders in the Supersport class are my competition. Everyone is pretty quick |
| What are your expectations for 2020? | I’d like to be contending for top 5 placings as I progress this season |
| What is the one thing you can’t do without on race weekend? | I need my own chair, table and space in the garage. I hate clutter too |
| What song/music genre do you listen to or routine you do to get into the ‘zone’ before a race? | I like bits of all music. Everything from 80s music to chart music |
| Do you ride in any other discipline and how does this help with your racing? | I just ride my motocross bike for fun sometimes |
| Who is your sports idol? and why? | Jonathan Rea and Marquez. It sounds obvious, but they are the best |
| What social media platforms do you use? | Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram, snapchat, twitter. www.facebook.com/racercallum/ |
