Dennis Leech (born 6 April 1943 in

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) is a British retired

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driver. Most of his racing career was spent driving saloon cars, mainly as a privateer in the

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. He also entered selected rounds of the

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. His most competitive years in the BTCC came in the 1980s, where he was often a front runner in his Class A 3.5 litre

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. In 1987 he finished as runner-up in his class, finishing sixth overall in his ageing Rover. Official 1987 BTCC Standing His final year in the BTCC came in 1992, entering his own-built

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Racing record

Complete British Saloon / Touring Car Championship results

( key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap.) † Events with 2 races staged for the different classes.

Complete European F5000 Championship results

( key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap.)

Complete Shellsport International Series results

( key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap.)

Complete British Formula One Championship results

( key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap.)

References

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