BACK THE BRIT IN A SUBARU IN THE WRC

British rally champion Guy Wilks is in a race against time to land a seat with the Subaru World Rally Team for 2009 - and he needs Britain to back him.

Guy is appealing for all British rally fans, motor clubs, businesses - everyone who shares our passion for the sport - to get involved in the Wilks 500 Club investment/sponsorship scheme.

Guy said: "Driving for Subaru would be the realisation of a dream for me and I think it would really give British rally fans something to cheer. It would be fantastic.

"We have spent a long time working on the Wilks 500 Club, making sure there is something for everyone and it offers real value for money.

"And I would like to think British rallying, at every level, would get a lift from having a Brit back in a Subaru.

"Whether it`s five pals clubbing together or a business who sees this as a big marketing opportunity, I would be very grateful for your support."

Subaru have said that Guy would receive equal machinery to Petter Solberg and Chris Atkinson if the Wilks 500 Club can raise the finance to secure a third seat in the team next year.

Guy added: "David Richards has talked about wanting a Brit back in his team in the near future - and I want to be that Brit.

"He has achieved amazing things with Prodrive. He has made Subaru synonymous with rallying and he helped mould Colin McRae and Richard Burns into world champions.

"I know, given time, he could do the same with me.

"It`s so frustrating to sit on the sidelines and watch my old JWRC rivals Dani Sordo, P-G, Urmo Aava, Jari-Matti Latvala - all guys I could beat - setting fastest times and taking podiums in the WRC."

"Please back me by joining the Wilks 500 Club."

WILKS 500 CLUB INVESTORS

Make a tax efficient investment in Guy`s future earnings and endorsements from the World Rally Championship. Guy is releasing 500 shares at a cost of £2,000 per share.

Formal documentation will be issued. It is intended to make an application to HM Revenue & Customs for Enterprise Investment Scheme status; if successful, an income tax credit of 20 percent may be available as well as capital gains tax benefits. Each individual or company applicant will need to consider their own circumstances.
Benefits:
::Opportunity for branding on the rally car and driver/co-driver teamwear.
::Wilks 500 Club advertisers/sponsors.

For support of £500 or more, you will enjoy the following benefits:
:: Your name, company or chosen charity will be advertised on a special Union Flag montage on http://guywilks.com, together with a web link.
:: http://guywilks.com has had more than 20,000 page views in six weeks and the Union Flag montage will be promoted in The Sun and other national publications.
:: Free entry into the Wilks 500 Club draw to win a road-going Subaru Impreza WRX STi.
:: branding on Guy`s 2009 race helmet
:: a WRC trip for two and a white-knuckle rally ride with Guy. More prizes to be confirmed.
:: Two free tickets to the Wilks 500 Club Party and auction. A superb opportunity to network with the motorsport community.

Please register your interest at www.guywilks.com.

He`ll do Britain proud.