Driver Insight:
Known Name
William plenderleith
Where Are You From
Abington
Current Formula
Stock Rods, Number 9
Why Stock Car Racing?
when my dad brought me to the racing as a 5 year old and Ive just been addicted ever since
Why People Should Attend Stock Car Racing Events?
Because if I can do it, anyone can do it
The Day Job & any other hobbies?
still in school but looking to leave for a modern apprenticeship in mechanics or fabrication
Racing Facts & Insights
Career History
I started on ninja karts in 2018 and ended 2020 , moving into juniors in 2021 and finishing them in late 2025
What is involved in the run up to an event, and what emotions are involved
Depending on damage it can range from 2-10hours a week, make sure it’s nut and bolt checked, battery charged, and make sure there’s no leaks or hidden damage, on race day depending on meeting wise i can be as calm as a bumble bee or as high as a kite
Memories of first race
The adrenaline buzz and the big smile on my face Cause I finished
Career highs and lows
biggest highlight is winning the open Scottish (and being highest quilified driver in a open championship (pole)) and being first ever scottish driver to do it
Ambitions & would like to achieve
move into scockrods and 1400s and a major championship again
Alltime Favourite Driver
mark crawford, Gary nicholls and David frame,
I like mark and Gary due to there driving style and there attitude on track, Where as David frame i like as from a young boy he was the one I always said I wanted to race against
The Most Memorable Race Remembered?
open Scottish 2025
Thanks & Sponsors Shout Out
Big thanks to my dad, mum, sister for taking me everywhere to Race, pies pies, Jamie Stewart, Gary nicholls, Brant west and Mackenzie cuming for being top tier mechanics and the Brains of the operation, and thanks to all sponsors who have joined or left on the journey.