Driver Insight:
Known Name
David Lumsden
Where Are You From
Newcastleton
Current Formula
Superstox, Number 54
Why Stock Car Racing?
I watched the racing as a kid and grew up around it
Why People Should Attend Stock Car Racing Events?
If you like to watch cars go fast and battle for the win then an oval track is where you need to be
The Day Job & any other hobbies?
I’m a painter and decorator and also a retained firefighter
Racing Facts & Insights
Career History
1988 till 1992 I raced superstox at Armadale and 1 season of F2 at Cowdenbeath
2021 classic stox at swaffham
2022 till now superstox at Lochgelly
What is involved in the run up to an event, and what emotions are involved
Spend a couple of hours most nights prepping tyres, making adjustments and cleaning the car and tools ready for the meeting.
Nervous excitement on the day especially for championships
Memories of first race
Spinning out 🙈😂
Career highs and lows
I like to visit other tracks as often as possible but the best thing about racing is the social side in the pits…I love to help where I can
Ambitions & would like to achieve
I want to have fun and help my son get into the formula
Alltime Favourite Driver
Martin Brand 54. Top driver in my early days
Les Clark 39 and Jim Harris 281…..they were my inspiration when I started racing
Tommy Carruthers 56…..bought my first car from him
Gary Chisholm 252….for everything he does for siperstox
The Most Memorable Race Remembered?
1988 World final….qualified mid pack after only been racing for 4 months
Thanks & Sponsors Shout Out
George Cuzen for getting me back into racing
Aaron Riddle for selling me his old car and helping me set it up
Gary Chisholm for all his help since I returned to racing
Generally everyone involved with the formula for making it fun to be involved