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David Llewellin

David Llewellin
Llewellin in 2023
Personal information
NationalityWales Welsh
United Kingdom British
Born (1960-05-03) 3 May 1960 (age 64)
World Rally Championship record
Active years1984–1994
Co-driverUnited Kingdom Roger Evans
United Kingdom Phil Short
Germany Peter Diekmann
United Kingdom Ian Grindrod
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 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.
  • Rallybase Data page
  • Llewellin on the 1995 Scottish Rally
    Llewellin in an Audi Coupe Quattro
    David Llewellin driving a Subaru Legacy at Race Retro 2014
    David Llewellin - EWRC Profile Page
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