David Llewellin

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David Llewellin
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Llewellin on the 1995 Scottish Rally
Personal information
NationalityWales Welsh
Born (1960-05-03) 3 May 1960 (age 61)
World Rally Championship record
Racing licenceUnited Kingdom British
Active years1984–1994
TeamsAudi, Toyota, Nissan, Vauxhall
Rallies16
Championships0
Rally wins0
Podiums0
Total points14
First rally1984 RAC Rally
Last rally1994 RAC Rally

David Llewellin (born 3 May 1960) is a Welsh rally driver. He was highly successful in the British Rally Championship, winning the title twice in 1989 and 1990, both times at the wheel of a Toyota Celica GT-Four. In the European Rally Championship for drivers, he finished third in 1987, while his highest placing in the World Rally Championship was 36th in 1987.

Llewellin in an Audi Coupe Quattro
David Llewellin driving a Subaru Legacy at Race Retro 2014

Llewellin was born in Haverfordwest. In the course of his career, Llewellin drove for a number of different teams reaching a pinnacle during his time with the Toyota team.

Llewellin's son, Ben Llewellin, is a sports shooter who won a silver medal for Wales in the skeet event at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ "Shooting star Ben Llewellin looking to emulate father David". BBC Sport. 13 June 2017. Retrieved 17 April 2018.

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Autosport
National Rally Driver of the Year

1984
Succeeded by
Preceded by Autosport
National Rally Driver of the Year

1989–1990
Succeeded by


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