Damon Leitch

Damon Leitch (born 23 December 1992 in Invercargill) is a New Zealand racing driver. He competed in the Toyota Racing Series from 2011 to 2014.

Damon Leitch
Nationality New Zealander
Born (1992-12-23) 23 December 1992
Invercargill, New Zealand
Related toBrendon Leitch (brother)
Toyota Racing Series career
Debut season2011
Current teamVictory Motor Racing
Car number87
Starts75
Wins1
Poles0
Fastest laps4
Best finish3rd in 2012 and 2014
Previous series
2007-10
2006-10		South Island Formula Ford Championship
New Zealand Formula Ford Championship

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]

Racing record

Career summary
Season Series Team Races Wins Poles F. Laps Podiums Points Position
2006–07 New Zealand Formula Ford Championship 3 0 0 0 0 52 23rd
2007–08 New Zealand Formula Ford Championship 21 0 0 0 0 580 10th
South Island Formula Ford Championship 16 0 ? ? 2 68 6th
2008–09 New Zealand Formula Ford Championship 21 1 0 1 9 1007 5th
2009–10 New Zealand Formula Ford Championship 18 0 1 5 8 886 4th
South Island Formula Ford Championship 4 2 0 0 3 0 -
2011 Toyota Racing Series Victory Motor Racing 15 0 0 1 1 517 8th
2012 Toyota Racing Series Victory Motor Racing 14 1 0 2 5 633 3rd
2013 Toyota Racing Series Victory Motor Racing 15 0 0 0 1 588 8th
2014 Toyota Racing Series Victory Motor Racing 15 0 0 1 6 708 3rd
2015 Toyota Racing Series Victory Motor Racing 16 0 0 0 0 530 7th
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References
  1. "Driver profile" (page 28, 29) (toyotaracing.co.nz)
  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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