Airwaves BMW | British Touring Cars 2009

Leigh Venner – airwaves bmw Hospitality Manager

Leigh Venner, Airwaves BMW Hospitality Manager

leigh venner

Age: 24
From: Oxford
Nickname: Pancho

How did you become involved in motorsport? – Been involved since the age of 14 through my dad's catering company.

What do you do at Airwaves BMW? – Make sure the team are fed and watered at all times!  I have to liaise with the team management so all the meal times are arranged to suit the drivers and the guys in the garage throughout the weekend.  On race days I look after all of our hospitality guests and keep them entertained.

What's your favourite thing about being involved with Airwaves BMW? – Meeting lots of really interesting people.

What has been your most memorable moment with the team? – Our first win, at Brands Hatch on the opening round this year (2009).

Who is your motorsport idol? – I don't have a favourite motorsport idol as such, but Manchester United player Paul Scholes is my sporting hero.

What do you do to relax away from motorsport? – I play a lot of football and ride my motorbike.

If you were an animal, what would you be? – A cheetah, good looking and quick!

Is a Jaffa Cake a cake or a biscuit? – Biscuit.

Favourite Five

1. Favourite racing track? – Brands Hatch
2. Favourite road car? – Porsche 911
3. Favourite holiday destination? – Egypt
4. Favourite food? – Classic English
5. Favourite Airwaves flavour? – Green Mint
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