Darren “Daz” Leeper, a joiner and director from York, born on February 4, 1979, enjoys all genres of music, loves chocolate, and hates marshmallows, holds the vintage runabout speed world record with a speed of 74.4mph over 2km, and races with the number 79, reflecting his birth year. Starting his racing career in 1996, Daz has competed in Vintage X2, Sport GP Naturally Aspirated, and Runabout Stock classes, achieving notable placements such as 2nd in NA in 2022 and 3rd in Europe NA, and is sponsored by Jetshed, Leeper and Deighton Ltd, Reveal Doors and Windows, and Acomb Signs.