Brendon Leitch

Brendon Leitch (born 28 November 1995), is a New Zealand motor racing driver.

Brendon Leitch
Nationality New Zealander
Born (1995-11-28) 28 November 1995
Invercargill, New Zealand
Related toDamon Leitch (brother)
Toyota Racing Series career
Debut season2014
Current teamToyota Racing
Car number86
Former teamsVictory Motor Racing
Starts94
Wins6
Poles2
Fastest laps4
Best finish3rd in 2016
Previous series
2017
2010-2013
2009-10
Formula 4 United States Championship
New Zealand Formula Ford Championship
South Island Formula Ford Championship

Career

Leitch began car racing in the Formula Ford category in 2009, racing in the South Island Formula Ford Championship. The following year, he would contend the New Zealand Formula Ford Championship, with modest results. The following two years would be more successful for Leitch, finishing third in the 2011-12 championship, and second the following season.

Following these strong performances, Leitch would contend the Toyota Racing Series for the 2014 season - joining brother Damon. Leitch's most successful season to date would be the 2016 season, where he scored one win, three podiums and third overall in the driver standings. Following this, Leitch secured a drive in the Formula 4 United States Championship for 2017. After a strong campaign, Leitch returned to New Zealand and would contend his fifth consecutive season in the Toyota Racing Series.

In December 2018, it was announced that Leitch would contend his sixth season in the Toyota Racing Series with Victory Motor Racing.[1]

Racing record

Career summary

Season Series Team Races Wins Poles F. Laps Podiums Points Position
2009–10 South Island Formula Ford Championship 4 0 0 0 0 0 -
2010–11 New Zealand Formula Ford Championship 18 0 0 0 0 576 9th
2011–12 New Zealand Formula Ford Championship 15 0 0 0 3 796 3rd
2013 New Zealand Formula Ford Championship 15 3 1 2 14 987 2nd
2014 Toyota Racing Series Victory Motor Racing 15 0 0 0 0 366 16th
2015 Toyota Racing Series Victory Motor Racing 16 1 1 0 1 477 14th
2016 Toyota Racing Series Victory Motor Racing 15 1 0 0 3 754 3rd
2017 Toyota Racing Series Victory Motor Racing 15 1 1 1 2 502 9th
Formula 4 United States Championship Kiwi Motorsport 20 1 1 1 3 114 8th
2018 Toyota Racing Series Victory Motor Racing 15 2 0 2 2 634 7th
2019 F3 Asian Championship BlackArts Racing Team 15 0 0 1 5 152 4th
Toyota Racing Series Victory Motor Racing 15 1 0 1 3 245 6th
2021 Toyota Racing Series Toyota Racing 3 0 0 0 0 44 7th*

* Season still in progress.

References

  1. "Leitch back for title attempt in Castrol Toyota Racing Series". 19 December 2018. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
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