Driver Insight:
Known Name
Leeland Dearn
Where Are You From
Ratho, Edinburgh
Current Formula
Junior Productions, Number 878
Why Stock Car Racing?
My Dad Grandad & uncle have all done a bit of racing so I’m just following there footsteps
Why People Should Attend Stock Car Racing Events?
It’s entertainment… wheh it’s not freezing 😂
The Day Job & any other hobbies?
Still at school but I get out to help my dad at ca work when I can . Hobbies are mainly fishing
Racing Facts & Insights
Career History
I think I started when I was about 7 in the ninja karts but I only raced them for around a season and a half because of Covid
What is involved in the run up to an event, and what emotions are involved
Usually spend a few nights down the garage with my dad on the run upto race night depending on damage etc. I’m usually pretty calm on race days but occasionally I’ll be a bit nervous or excited about it .
Memories of first race
Just remember the feeling off actually being on the track with other cars and the nerves . Seems so different when you’re out there .
Career highs and lows
Low points is definitely having mechanical issues with engines going bang and financially trying to keep it on the track but once we were finally in a position to buy a good engine we have done so much better . I think travelling over to island for the national championships was my highlight às it’s always good to race other tracks
Ambitions & would like to achieve
Hopefully move onto stockrods or 1400 stockcars but if I win the lottery maybe the national hotrods . Always fancied a shot of a banger too
Alltime Favourite Driver
It was my dad obviously but now I’d say Robert McDonald
The Most Memorable Race Remembered?
I think it was just a random heat race .. my car just seemed to be amazing and I felt completely in control . I won the race and lapped a few cars I usually couldn’t pass or catch . Great feeling
Thanks & Sponsors Shout Out
Mainly my dad for his hard work and time he puts into it but also a thanks to my sponsors who we appreciate so much .