Damon Leitch

Damon Leitch (born 23 December 1992 in Invercargill) is a New Zealand racing driver. In 2011 and 2012 he started in the Toyota Racing Series.

Career

Leitch began his racing career in karting when he was six years old.[1] In 2007 he began racing in formula racing series. From 2007 to 2010 he started in the New Zealand Formula Ford championship. His best championship position was a fourth place in 2010.

Leitch switch to the Toyota Racing Series in 2011. He started for Victory Motor Racing. A third place was his best result. He concluded the season in eighth position in the championship. He was beaten by his teammate Daniil Kvyat who did not drive the whole season. In 2012 Leitch stayed in the Toyota Racing Series with Victory Motor Racing. In the first round in his hometown Invercargill he scored a second place that was his best result until this time. He scored the most points in the first round and led the championship.[2] In the next round at Timaru he won his first race in the Toyota Racing Series.[3] Leitch concluded the season in third position with five podium finishes.

Personal life

Damon Leitch's younger brother Brendon Leitch is also a racing driver.[2] Leitch is named after British racing driver Damon Hill.[1]

Career summary

  • 2007: MTA Formula Ford Championship (23rd position)
  • 2008: MTA Formula Ford Championship (10th position)
  • 2008: South Island Formula Ford Championship (6th position)
  • 2009: MTA Formula Ford Championship (5th position)
  • 2010: ZOAGN NZ Formula Ford Championship (4th position)
  • 2011: Toyota Racing Series (8th position)
  • 2012: Toyota Racing Series (3rd position)

References

  1. 1 2 "Driver profile" (page 28, 29) (toyotaracing.co.nz)
  2. 1 2 "Damon Leitch wins first round of Toyota series" (stuff.co.nz, 2012-01-15)
  3. ↑ "Damon Leitch In Red Hot Form At Timaru" (scoop.co.nz am 22. Januar 2012)
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