David Llewellin
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 on the 1995 Scottish Rally | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Welsh |
| Born | 3 May 1960 |
| World Rally Championship record | |
| Racing licence |  British |
| Active years | 1984–1994 |
| Teams | Audi, Toyota, Nissan, Vauxhall |
| Rallies | 16 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Rally wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Total points | 14 |
| First rally | 1984 RAC Rally |
| Last rally | 1994 RAC Rally |
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
- "Shooting star Ben Llewellin looking to emulate father David". BBC Sport. 13 June 2017. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
External links
- Rallybase Data page
- David Llewellin - EWRC Profile Page
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